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Wimbledon 2021: Andy Murray plays, Novak Djokovic defends title, Simona Halep out

Two-time champion Andy Murray makes a welcome comeback in the Wimbledon singles as one of the sporting highlights of the British summer returns on Monday.

The former world number one has not competed in singles at SW19 since 2017 after a series of injuries and the postponement of last year's event because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic is the favourite to retain his Wimbledon crown and win a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam men's singles title.

Romania's Simona Halep, who lifted the women's trophy in 2019, pulled out on Friday with a calf injury.