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Andy Murray to take a break

Andy Murray has said he will take a break from the tennis court after losing out in his bid to make Wimbledon history. Roger Federer beat Great Britain's Andy Murray in four sets in Sunday's final.

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Andy Murray begins quest for Wimbledon glory

Britain's number one Andy Murray begins his seventh attempt at the Wimbledon championship with a first round match against Russian Nikolay Davydenko, a former World number 3. It's a tough opener for the Scot as he squares up to the man dubbed 'the Terminator'.

Andy Murray begins Wimbledon challenge Credit: PA

Murray will be heartened by support from top seed Novak Djokovic, who said he has "all the qualities of a Grand Slam winner". Murray's last three Wimbledons have ended at the semi-final stage. Rafael Nadal also begins his quest for a third Wimbledon title playing the Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci.

In the women's championship Serena Williams who can boast 13 Grand Slam titles including 4 at Wimbledon, will step on to No 2 court where her sister Venus was eliminated yesterday. Reigning champion Petra Kvitova begins her title defence on Centre Court against Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan.

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