Nadal will open his title defence against American Michael Russell.
Nadal will open his title defence against American Michael Russell. Reuters

World number one Rafael Nadal will open his campaign against American Micahel Russell to start off the Centre court action at Wimbledon 2011.

The defending champion is also a recent sixth-time French open title winner, and is the favourite to win this year's Wimbledon too. However, with rain forecasted, the centre court could have its retractable roof on, which could make things tricky.

His first oponent in his quest to win his third Wimbledon title is American Michael Russell, who at 33, could come out with the most unimaginable upset if he manages to take a set off Nadal.

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