Born: 24/2/81 Nationality: Australian Seeded: 1 World ranking: 2 Wimbledon best: Winner (2002) Recent record: 2002: Winner 2001: 4th round 2000: 1st round

The world number one coasted into the final - crushing British ambitions by defeating Tim Henman in the semi-finals - before overwhelming David Nalbandian in the final.

As a result, he goes into the 2003 tournament as the clear favourite.

Despite being under 6ft tall, he has a strong serve and an all-round game that does not have an obvious weakness.

His uncompromising desire to win does not always endear him to his opponents but he will scrap to the end and can never be accused of not giving his all.

Grass holds no fears for this all-surface performer - he has won the Wimbledon warm-up at Queen's for the past two years as well as Wimbledon itself.