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2019 Wimbledon Championships – Jay Clarke vs Roger Federer Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

Where is Jay Clarke vs Roger Federer taking place? All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London

When is Jay Clarke vs Roger Federer on and what time does it start? Thursday 4th July, 2019 – (not before) TBC (UK)

What is the expected weather for Jay Clarke vs Roger Federer? Sunny spells with a temperature around 21c

What channel is Jay Clarke vs Roger Federer on? Matches will air on BBC1, BBC2 and BBC Red Button throughout the tournament

Where can I stream Jay Clarke vs Roger Federer? BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport website / BBC Sport app

Where can I get tickets for Jay Clarke vs Roger Federer?

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THE LOWDOWN

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JAY CLARKE

  • Jay Clarke lost in the first rounds of Queen’s and Eastbourne in his preparation for Wimbledon but did fantastically well to come from a set down to beat Noah Rubin on Tuesday.
  • The 20-year-old will also enter the men’s doubles draw alongside James Ward and with their first match on Wednesday, Clarke could feel it in his legs come Thursday against the greatest ever on grass in Roger Federer.
  • The British youngster will take inspiration from Cori Gauff when he walks out to face Federer on Centre Court for the first time, having already beaten his own Wimbledon record.

ROGER FEDERER

  • Centre Court was stunned for a moment after Lloyd Harris took the first set of Roger Federer’s 2019 campaign but regular service resumed as the Swiss won the next three with just five games conceded.
  • The world number three will now face British youngster Jay Clarke for the first time as a much easier opponent than his first and he will be determined not to drop another set for a while at this tournament.
  • The 37-year-old last exited Wimbledon at the second round stage in a shock defeat to Sergiy Stakhovsky in 2013 in a year plagued by injuries.

THE PREDICTION

The biggest match of Jay Clarke’s fledgling career will be played on Centre Court on Thursday against eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, with only one outcome really possible, save injury. The Swiss star will have been rocked briefly by his first-set loss to Lloyd Harris, which makes him more dangerous for the rest of his opponents in the draw and he is unlikely to lose a service game here, let alone a set. Jay Clarke can enjoy this day for what it is, a massive payout in front of a supportive home British crowd on the sport’s biggest stage.

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