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Even in defeat, Cilic considered a favorite at Wimbledon

Related Topics: Feliciano López, Roger Federer

LONDON (AP) Even in defeat, Marin Cilic is being talked about as a contender for the Wimbledon title.

The sixth-ranked Croat, who won the U.S. Open in 2014, lost a close three-set match to Feliciano Lopez in the final at Queen’s. But there was a still a sense that he was one of the men to beat next week at the All England Club.

”It’s interesting that he (Lopez) won a tournament and I’m the favorite,” Cilic said. ”I’m playing really well, and especially the last few months. For me, I’m keeping my feet on the ground.