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Mailbag: Observations From Opening Days at Wimbledon and Why So Many Are Skipping the Olympics

It’s day three at Wimbledon. We’ve already had an abundance of twists, turns and slips. Here are some thoughts on Roger Federer and Serena Williams—39-year-old parents trying to establish records—one still in the draw, the other not. But, as it is written: Wednesday is Mailbag Day; so here goes….

Jon, I saw your seed reports and agree that Novak Djokovic is the player to beat. My question: Why is he so good on grass? I understand hard courts. And we know that if Nadal weren’t around, he would have many more French Opens.