THE BRIT PACK
MEN ANDY MURRAY
A hip problem is the latest obstacle in a difficult season for Murray, whose only match on grass so far was a firstround loss to Jordan Thompson at Queen’s. But the Scot is the top seed and defending champion and will fully
believe he can win a third title.
KYLE EDMUND
The British No.2 (left) trod water for the first time in his career this year but remains in the top 50. More at home on clay than grass, the 22-year-old Yorkshireman is looking for his maiden Wimbledon victory at the fifth attempt.
ALJAZ BEDENE
The Slovenian-born Brit has had an excellent season and will hope to have recovered from a wrist injury in time for his opening match against Ivo Karlovic. Ranked 56, he favours clay but reached the second round in 2015.
BRYDAN KLEIN
A wild card for a third year in a row for the world No.230. The 27-year-old, whose mother was born in Manchester, switched allegiance from his native Australia in 2013.
CAMERON NORRIE
Another relatively recent convert, Norrie (below), who was raised in New Zealand by British parents, moved to Britain five years ago. The 21-year-old turned professional in May after a stellar college career in the US and makes his Wimbledon debut against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
ALEX WARD
Came through qualifying despite a ranking of 855. The 27-year-old from Northampton made his Wimbledon debut last year as a wild card. He plays Kyle Edmund in round one.
JAMES WARD
Had a tough two years since reaching the third round in 2015. Recently returned from knee problems and has been rewarded for his service to British tennis, particularly in the Davis Cup, with a wild card.
WOMEN JOHANNA KONTA
In the top 10 since last year, Konta goes into the tournament as the best hope of a British winner in the women’s singles since Virginia Wade, provided the 26-year-old can overcome the effects of a fall suffered at Eastbourne.
NAOMI BROADY
The 27-year-old from Stockport needed a wild card after narrowly missing out in qualifying. Her big serve and forehand are good weapons on grass but, at 6ft 2in, the low bounce causes problems with her movement.
HEATHER WATSON
A disappointing season for a former top-40 player, who has slipped outside the top 100. But her confidence has been restored by a brilliant run to the semi-finals of Eastbourne and Watson will have high hopes for SW19.
LAURA ROBSON
It seems longer than four years ago that Robson (left) cemented her status as a likely future Grand Slam winner by reaching the fourth round. Wrist problems robbed her of the best part of two years and, now ranked 188, looks a shadow of her former self.
KATIE BOULTER
The 20-year-old from Loughborough will make her Grand Slam debut after being given a wild card. A very good junior, Boulter has made steady progress in the senior ranks, winning three titles on the second-tier ITF circuit and climbing to 235 in the rankings.