The Championships, Wimbledon

By Steve Bierley Tennis correspondent Steve Bierley on predictions for this year's Wimbledon, and Andy Murray's chances for victory

By Jon Dennis, Roxanne Escobales Wimbledon begins today, and our tennis correspondent, Steve Bierley, says Friday's withdrawal of the defending champion, Rafael Nadal, is a huge boost to Andy Murray's hopes.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal long ago established themselves as the best of the best in mens tennis, far ahead of anyone else in the game these days.

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A year ago, Week 2 of Wimbledon began without a Williams in sight. Winners of five of the past seven titles at the All England Club, the Williams sisters are scheduled to be on court today when play resumes after a rainy first week and the traditional middle Sunday off.

Until Friday, Laura Granville went five years without winning a thirdround Grand Slam match against anyone, much less Martina Hingis.

Roger Federer came onto Centre Court at Wimbledon dressed like a player from a bygone era. He then played like his usual modernday great self.