The Swiss world number two had 13 grand slam successes to his name prior to the event, but none of them had been on the Parisian red clay.

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Their first win followed in 1979, when Swiss Clay Regazzoni won the British Grand Prix, and their first world championships in 1980, when Australian Jones won the drivers' title and Argentine Carlos Reutemann added enough points to secure the constructors' crown.

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And tennis legend John McEnroe believes the Swiss maestro has the ability to become the most successful Grand Slam player of all time.

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The Swiss is bidding for his sixth Wimbledon triumph and a record 15th Grand Slam title, and there is little doubt who many of the fans will be supporting.

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The 'Swiss Miss' burst onto the scene at the tender age of 16 in 1997, winning three grand slams, including Wimbledon and taking over at world number one, guided by her mother and long-time coach Melanie Molitor.

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