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Wimbledon 2016: First-round matches set for American, Canadian players

Fortnight. There it is; here it comes. Wimbledon begins on June 27, bringing two weeks of grass court tennis competition.

American players hope to be in action the full fortnight. Most likely, only one will. Serena Williams, defending champion and top women's seed, is the best U.S. hope for a championship in the year's third Grand Slam event.

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Friday's draw announcement established first-round matches. Williams gets a qualifier in her opening match. Not everyone is as lucky. Taylor Fritz, 18 and fresh of face in the men's competition, seeks a major upset when he tests No.