Wimbledon 2018: From Roger Federer to Serena Williams, complete profiles of top contenders

Wimbledon 2018 is upon us. The third Grand Slam of the season is all set to commence at the All England Club on Monday. Unlike the last few Majors, Wimbledon 2018 will feature almost every big name from the tennis world.

From Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to Garbine Muguruza and Serena Williams, there are several names being discussed who could find place on the hallowed trophies at SW19 in a fortnight from now. While it's hard to predict who'll emerge as champion, here's a look at the profiles of the top male and female contenders at Wimbledon 2018.

Top Male Contenders At Wimbledon 2018

1-Roger Federer (Switzerland)

World ranking: 2

Born: Aug. 8, 1981 (Age 36)

Height: 1.85 metres

Plays: Right-handed

Grand Slam titles: 20 (Australian Open 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018; French Open 2009; Wimbledon 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017; U.S. Open 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

2018 ATP match record: 25-3

2018 ATP titles: 3

Biggest weapon: Federer's trademark serve-and-volley game makes him the bookmakers' favourite to seal his ninth Wimbledon title this year. His amazing movement and shotmaking skills combined with his experience on the surface makes him a complete package.

Biggest weakness: Fatigue may hinder the 36-year-old's progress during the latter stages of the tournament, and he must avoid five-setters to sustain a title bid.

2-Rafa Nadal (Spain)

World ranking: 1

Born: June 3, 1986 (Age 32)

Height: 1.85 metres

Plays: Left-handed

Grand Slam titles: 17 (Australian Open 2009; French Open 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018; Wimbledon 2008, 2010; U.S. Open 2010, 2013, 2017)

2018 ATP match record: 30-2

2018 ATP titles: 4

Biggest weapon: Nadal's whipped forehand and left-handed serve allow him to control rallies from the baseline. His ability to stretch points makes him an awkward opponent on any surface.

Biggest weakness: The Spaniard has often struggled against big-serving opponents on grass, and it was his undoing in a five-set defeat by Gilles Muller in the fourth round last year.

12-Novak Djokovic (Serbia)

World ranking: 17

Born: May 22, 1987 (Age 31)

Height: 1.88 metres

Plays: Right-handed

Grand Slam titles: 12 (Australian Open 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016; French Open 2016; Wimbledon 2011, 2014, 2015; U.S. Open 2011, 2015)

2018 ATP match record: 18-9

2018 ATP titles: 0

Biggest weapon: His court coverage and groundstrokes accuracy allow him to grind out matches even when he is not at his best.

Biggest weakness: Djokovic's serve has been a mixed bag since his elbow surgery earlier this year.

4-Alexander Zverev (Germany)

World ranking: 3

Born: April 20, 1997 (Age 21)

Height: 1.98 metres

Plays: Right-handed

Grand Slam titles: 0

2018 ATP match record: 34-10

2018 ATP titles: 2

Biggest weapon: The talented youngster has every shot in his locker, with his double-handed backhanded ranked as one of the most powerful shots in test.

Biggest weakness: Lack of big-game experience at the All England Club and burden of expectations have proved too much for the German during his last three appearances.

3-Marin Cilic (Croatia)

World ranking: 5

Born: Sept. 28, 1988 (Age 29)

Height: 1.98 metres

Plays: Right-handed

Grand Slam titles: 1 (U.S. Open 2014)

2018 ATP match record: 27-9

2018 ATP titles: 1

Biggest weapon: The Croat boasts a booming serve that comes handy during crucial stages of the match.

Biggest weakness: While good for a big man, Cilic is not the most graceful mover on court.

16-Nick Kyrgios (Australia)

World ranking: 19

Born: April 27, 1995 (Age 23)

Height: 1.93 metres

Plays: Right-handed

Grand Slam titles: 0

2018 ATP match record: 16-6

2018 ATP titles: 1

Biggest weapon: The Australian can not only dictate rallies with his big forehands but also mix it up with deft touches at the net.

Biggest weakness: Kyrgios has struggled to perform at Grand Slams, having never progressed beyond the quarter-finals stage. His lingering fitness problem have also been a cause over the last couple of years.

Top Female Contenders At Wimbledon 2018

Simona Halep (Romania)

World ranking: 1

Born: Sept. 27, 1991 (Age 26)

Height: 1.68 metres

Plays: Right-handed

Grand Slam titles: 1 (French Open 2018)

WTA match record in 2018 (won-lost): 35-6

2018 WTA titles: 2

Biggest weapon: Halep's speed, shot placement and remarkable anticipation earned her a first grand slam title last month and the same qualities can help the Romanian thrive at the All England Club.

Biggest weakness: Despite her French Open triumph, Halep has a reputation for folding under the pressure of big matches.

Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark)

Born: July 11, 1990 (Age 27)

Height: 1.77 metres

Plays: Right-handed

World ranking: 2

Grand Slam titles: 1 (Australian Open 2018)

WTA match record in 2018 (won-lost): 26-9

2018 WTA titles: 1

Biggest weapon: The fierce Dane is not one to back down from a fight and is ruthless in attack as she grinds her opponents down with her persistence.

Biggest weakness: Wozniacki has a tendency to get drawn into long rallies at the baseline rather than finding a killer shot or moving closer to the net and finishing off her opponent.

Garbine Muguruza (Spain)

World ranking: 3

Born: Oct. 8, 1993 (Age 24)

Height: 1.82 metres

Plays: Right-handed

Grand Slam titles: 2 (French Open 2016; Wimbledon 2017)

WTA match record in 2018 (won-lost): 21-11

2018 WTA titles: 1

Biggest weapon: Defending champion Muguruza has always proclaimed that grass is her least favourite surface but the intimidating Spaniard's hard-hitting shots and unwavering tenacity are not to be messed with.

Biggest weakness: Muguruza tends to lose sight of the bigger picture and focus too much on being a perfectionist on occasion, a trait that opponents can take advantage of to rattle the world number three.

Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic)

World ranking: 8

Born: March 8, 1990 (Age 28)

Height: 1.82 metres

Plays: Left-handed

Grand Slam titles: 2 (Wimbledon 2011, 2014)

WTA match record in 2018 (won-lost): 37-7

2018 WTA titles: 5

Biggest weapon: As she has shown throughout her impressive comeback, Kvitova's powerful groundstrokes and perfect timing can be too much for her opponents to handle.

Biggest weakness: The Czech is not known for her court coverage on the tour, giving her opponents a chance to exploit her slower pace.

Serena Williams (U.S.)

World ranking: 183

Born: Sept. 26, 1981 (Age 36)

Height: 1.75 metres

Plays: Right-handed

Grand Slam titles: 23 (Australian Open 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2017; French Open 2002, 2013, 2015; Wimbledon 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016; U.S. Open 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014)

WTA match record in 2018 (won-lost): 5-2

2018 WTA titles: 0

Biggest weapon: One of the greatest players in the women's game, Serena has shown signs of returning to her best during her comeback and the American's punishing groundstrokes can unravel any opponent.

Biggest weakness: Serena has struggled with injuries and consistency since returning to the court after the birth of her daughter.

Maria Sharapova (Russia)

World ranking: 24

Born: April 19, 1987 (Age 31)

Height: 1.88 metres

Plays: Right-handed

Grand Slam titles: 5 (Australian Open 2008; French Open 2012, 2014; Wimbledon 2004; U.S. Open 2006)

WTA match record in 2018 (won-lost): 15-8

2018 WTA titles: 0

Biggest weapon: Sharapova's relentless fighting spirit along with her imposing presence, powerful shots and match control make her hard to beat.

Biggest weakness: Sharapova struggles to find a way against more complex opponents and is lacking consistency ahead of her return to the All England Club for the first time since her doping ban.

NOTE: The 2018 match record of the players do not include results from the ongoing WTA event in Eastbourne.

(Inputs from Reuters)