Wimbledon 2017 tips: SunSport team give their predictions for the men’s and women’s tournaments at the All-England Club


IT’S that time of year again as Wimbledon gets underway.

Will Andy Murray win for the second year running, or could it be an incredible eighth title for Roger Federer at the age of 35?

Who will win Wimbledon 2017? The SunSport team have given their predictions
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Here are all the tips from the SunSport team.

Dan King

Men’s – ROGER FEDERER
The seven-time champ is in form, in the mood and riding a tide of emotion and goodwill.

Women’s – KAROLINA PLISKOVA

Her rivals have more pressure and the Czech has the game to win her maiden Slam.

Dan King is expecting Roger Federer to win an eighth Wimbledon title
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Vikki Orvice

Men’s – ROGER FEDERER

After his shock Aussie Open victory and Nadal and Djokovic stuttering, as well as injury concerns over Murray, anything is possible. Especially on his favoured surface.

Women’s – SIMONA HALEP

With world number one Angeliue Kerber having a nightmare 2017, and no Serena Willliams, the way is open for the Romanian number two seed.

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Martin Lipton

Men's - ANDY MURRAY

Yes, he has an injury doubt. But if he gets through the first week, the champion will grow in confidence. And Murray has the best grass game.

Women's - CAROLINE WOZNIACKI

It's a wide-open field but the Dane has re-found her form at the right time. This is her big chance to gain that elusive first Grand Slam title.

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Mark Irwin

Men's - NOVAK DJOKOVIC

The three-time Wimbledon winner might have lost his aura of invincibility and his world number one ranking this year, but he remains a ferocious competitor and appears to be getting his mojo back at just the right time.

Women's - CAROLINE WOZNIACKI

The women's tournament is wide open in the absence of Serena Williams, and that could open the door for the big-hitting Dane to confirm her recent revival with her first Grand Slam victory.

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Tom Barclay

Men's - ROGER FEDERER

In immaculate form, and with Murray and Djokovic out of form there's a reason the GOAT is bookies' favourite despite his 35 years.

Women's - JO KONTA

Why not? It's a very open field and after dispatching TWO Grand Slam champions in the same day at Eastbourne, the world no7 looks in fine form and full of confidence.

The big worry is, just like with Murray, will she be fully fit after her fall against Angelique Kerber?

Tom Barclay believes this could be Jo Konta's year
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Duncan Wright

Men's - ROGER FEDERER

The pick of the big four on form and fitness coming into the tournament. Looks so focused and preparations have been perfect.

Women's - CAROLINE WOZNIACKI
Disappointed so often in Slams but is finally returning to her best form. The Ladies event is wide open and her path to the title is inviting.


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