Fernando Verdasco is hoping for his best Wimbledon career run, having fallen in the last 16 in 2006, 2008 and 2009. Verdasco's first round opponent is Fabio Fognini, an opponent who is yet to beat the high-firing Spaniard.

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With a top ten world ranking, Verdasco has fought a strong 33-10 season with title-winning campaigns at San Jose and Barcelona. Against Fognini Verdasco has won twice, however their encounter at Wimbledon will be their first meeting on grass.

Fabio Fognini returns to the grass courts competition after a strong final 16 finish in the Eastbourne tournament. Compared to Verdasco's solid season Fognini has a weak 8-16 record for the year.

Verdasco looks the big favourite for a straight sets victory and be involved along with a large number of Spanish players in the latter stages of the tournament. Verdasco faces Fognini in the third match of Wimbledon's Court 12, preceding the Williams sister's opening doubles match.

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