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Federer and Henin named top seeds

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LONDON, England -- Four-times champion Roger Federer has been installed as top seed for the men's singles at Wimbledon next week with Justine Henin accorded the honor in the women's event.

Federer is due to meet his closest rival Rafael Nadal in the final, with the Spaniard seeded second ahead of big-serving American Andy Roddick, who won his fourth title on the grass at Queen's last weekend.

Below the top three men, Wimbledon organizers have made a number of changes from the current order in the world rankings.

Fifth-ranked Novak Djokovic of Serbia has been moved up to fourth seed due to his recent fine performances.

Eleventh-ranked Tomas Berdych was seeded seventh, switching places with clay court specialist Robredo, while Marcos Baghdatis was the biggest beneficiary.

The Cypriot player, who lost to Nadal in straight sets in last year's semifinals, was seeded 10th, six places above his ATP computer ranking.

2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt is promoted to 16th seed, three spots above his ranking. British number one Andy Murray is seeded eighth, despite doubts about whether he will be able to play because of a wrist injury that has kept him sidelined since last month.

Wimbledon is the only grand slam that does not stick strictly to the world rankings in deciding seedings, taking into account players' ability and record on grass courts.

French Open champion Henin heads the women's seedings ahead of Russian star Maria Sharapova.

Fast-rising Serb Jelena Jankovic is seeded third, one place ahead of defending champion Amelie Mauresmo of France.

Serena Williams is seeded seventh while her sister Venus could provide dangerous opposition for some of the current top players as early as the third round after being given the 24th-seed slot, which is seven places above her current ranking in recognition of her past victories at Wimbledon.

There are fewer adjustments in the order of the women's seeds with the first 18 following the computer rankings of the WTA tour.

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