ROGER Federer will banish thoughts of creating tennis history as he seeks to regain his Wimbledon title.

Federer’s victory in the French Open this month saw him become only the sixth man to complete a career Grand Slam.

A first triumph at Roland Garros also meant the Swiss star equalled Pete Sampras’ record of 14 major titles.

The 27-year-old now has the chance to break that record at the All England Club, where he has already won five titles and was only denied a sixth in succession by Rafael Nadal in last year’s epic final.

With Nadal absent through injury, Federer is the hot favourite to lift the trophy again come July 5, but the world No 2 is trying to keep thoughts of a record 15th grand slam at the back of his mind.

‘‘In Paris it was just about trying to win my first Paris,’’ Federer said.

‘‘Then if it happens at the same time that I was able to tie Andre Agassi or Rod Laver by winning all four majors, or the 14 of Sampras, it was maybe very fitting that it all happened at once.

‘‘But I didn’t particularly enter the French trying to tie Pete’s record. I was just trying to win my first Roland Garros. It’s a very different approach.

‘‘I think when you’re down lower, when you have eight or nine majors maybe and you’re trying to get up there, this is when you’re maybe forcing it more.

‘‘Since I’ve been very close, I knew I had some time on my side. I knew if things fell into place that I was gonna win more majors.

“Same thing here. I don’t feel any pressure having to beat Pete’s record right now this week, but I know that things are looking good for me.

‘‘If I win Paris, there’s obviously a very good chance I can also win Wimbledon, without underestimating any of the opponents, because they’re all playing very well and they want to win the tournament here, as well.’’ In Nadal’s absence, Federer will open proceedings on Centre Court today against Yen- Hsun Lu, and is now seeded to face Britain’s Andy Murray in the final.

Murray is one of the few players with a winning record against Federer, leading their head-to-head clashes 6-2, including victory in their last four meetings.

‘‘When it came down to the crunch we’ve played two times in finals, he played very well but I was able to beat him, prior to finals he’s beaten me,’’ Federer told BBC Radio Five Live’s Sportsweek.

‘‘I don’t want to make excuses but he played me at a time when I had back problems.

‘‘He played me the right way and was very successful. He’s a great tactician, I like to watch him play. He’s a very tough challenge.

‘‘I thought he handled the pressure very well last year. He also handled it in Queen’s.’’ Murray comes into Wimbledon on the back of his first tournament victory on grass in the AEGON Championships at Queen’s Club, and reached the quarter-finals here last year before losing to Nadal.

Federer added: ‘‘I know Queen’s is not Wimbledon but I think he takes these things pretty relaxed.

‘‘I think he’s become such a good player now it’s not going to affect him much and if it does it affects him in a good way.’’