33 Nikolay Davydenko

Born: 02/6/81

Nationality: Russian

Seeded: 33

World ranking: 35

Wimbledon best:
1st round (2002)

Recent record:
2002: 1st round
2001: N/A
2000: N/A

The 22-year-old only joined the ranks of the seeded players on the eve of the tournament when Albert Costa withdrew, but he is well worth the place.

Davydenko has enjoyed a spectacular year so far, collecting his first two ATP titles in Adelaide and Estoril.

With a runners-up spot to Andy Roddick in St Poelten, Austria, just before Roland Garros and three other quarter-final appearances, the Russian has certainly made his mark.

However, his favourite surfaces are clay and hardcourts, with grass still something of a mystery.

Davydenko has only played two top-flight matches on the surface, losing them both.

And having never got past the second round of any Grand Slam, Wimbledon seems the least likely venue for a major breakthrough.