Defending champion Roger Federer will begin his quest for a record extending ninth Wimbledon title when he takes on Dusan Lajovic in first-round action on Monday. The 36-year-old Swiss top seed and world No. 2, who defeated that Serbian player en route to winning last year's title, could later face two dangerous Croatians in his half of the draw, reports EFE news agency.

Sixteenth-seeded Borna Coric, who upset Federer to win last week's Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany, is a potential fourth-round opponent, while third-seeded Marin Cilic, last year's runner-up, looms as a possible threat in the semi-finals. Spanish second seed and world No. 1 Rafael Nadal also learned his first round opponent at Friday morning's draw ceremony at the All England Club: Israel's Dudi Sela.