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since his January hip surgery. The former world No.1, now ranked No.156, said: “It’s strange for me. Normally when I get ready for Wimbledon a couple of days out, I feel nervous, stressed and excited.

“I didn’t really feel that way this time. I didn’t feel like I was going to win the tournament.

“I didn’t feel I was going to do well. There were just so many unknowns. It’s a very, very different mentality going into the event.

“I didn’t feel good before Wimbledon last year, but decided to play. I know how that ended up.”