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Jamie Braidwood

FOUND: Andy murray given potential wimbledon boost as draw reveals first round opponent | Mind Blowing Facts

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Andy Murray has been given an extra day to recover for his final Wimbledon after learning that his opening match against Tomas Machac would not be until Tuesday.

Murray took his place in the singles draw despite admitting he may not be ready to compete after undergoing an operation on his spine, and was handed a first-round tie against the 23-year-old Machac, who is ranked 38 in the world.

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