Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray to begin defence on Monday
Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray to begin defence on Monday
BRITAIN’S Andy Murray will open Centre Court play on Monday as he attempts to win his third Wimbledon title.
The 2016 champion, 30, will face Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik in the first round at 13:00 BST.
The Scot, who is fit following a hip injury, hopes to match fellow Briton Fred Perry as a three-time champion.
British number one Johanna Konta is also in action on day one of the 131st Championships, along with Venus Williams and Rafael Nadal.
Defending women’s champion Serena Williams is absent as she awaits the birth of her first child.
The weather forecast for the early days of the tournament suggests little or no rain but play is guaranteed on Centre Court thanks to the roof, which has been in place since 2009.
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