Seeded behind Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, Roger Federer begins the defense of his 2012 title. (Getty Images) LONDON -- Ten years after winning his first Wimbledon title, Roger Federer began his bid for a record eighth trophy at the All England Club on Monday with the same dominance that has defined his grass-court greatness. Opening the tournament on Centre Court as defending champion, Federer looked right as home as he dismantled Victor Hanescu of Romania 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 in just 68 minutes. This was a grass-court clinic from Federer, who had 32 winners, seven aces and just six unforced errors. He won 90 percent of the points when he put his first serve in. When his serve is clicking,...
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