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Ian Walton/Getty Images Despite only two minor titles in 2008, Federer is ready to show the world why he is the No. 1 player. WIMBLEDON, England -- Mortality is universal. At some point, we must all face the abyss. Last week, Novak Djokovic, the world's No. 3-ranked player, weighed in on Roger Federer's suddenly seemingly fragile hold on the No. 1 ranking. This in the wake of Federer's devastating loss to Rafael Nadal in the French Open final, in which he won only four games. "Some things are changing," said Djokovic, who beat Federer in the semifinals of the Australian Open earlier this year. "I think he's a little bit shaken with that loss, and mentally he has been struggling in the last couple of months. "New names are coming -- fresh, talented players who believe more they can win against him -- and I am one of them.... [read full story]
