Novak Djokovic believes Wimbledon is more of an open field in 2011, but still picked Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as the men to beat.
The men's Grand Slam singles crown at the All England Club has been the exclusive property of Nadal and Federer for eight years, with Leyton Hewitt the last player other than the Swiss or Spaniard to win at Wimbledon.
But Djokovic has broken the Nadal-Federer duopoly once already this year, winning the Australian Open in January.
And while Nadal and Federer were back as the centre of attention in the final of the French Open on June 5, the world number two Serbian is predicting a more open contest at Wimbledon this year, which starts Monday.
"I think nowadays that you have more players that are in contention for the title, so it is going to be very interesting to see who is going to come out on top in the end," Djokovic said.
"Of course Nadal and Federer, considering the careers they have had and the success they have had at Wimbledon, they are definitely two favourites."
Djokovic enjoyed a remarkable first half of 2011, recording 41 consecutive victories in the calendar year before losing to Federer in the semi-finals at Roland Garros.
The 24-year-old picked up a hugely impressive seven tournament victories during his unbeaten streak, a return that sees him come into the grass-court Slam full of confidence.
"It was a long run and it was a run that I did not expect, to go that far with no losses," Djokovic said.
"I had the right mental approach and I was really trying to stay focused and stayed dedicated to each match that I played."
"To win seven titles is an incredible achievement for half a year."
"I played a great tournament in Roland Garros, which unfortunately had to end in the semi-finals after a great match with Federer."
"Since then, I have taken some time off and prepared for grass."
"The grass court season is very short for all of us so we are trying to get ready for Wimbledon, which is the most important tournament."