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Coaches
Andy Murray was part of the first wave of top tennis players who hired former stars of the game as coaches, striking up a successful partnership with Ivan Lendl that resulted in two grand slam titles, including at Wimbledon in 2013.
And after splitting, Murray and Lendl are back together – and back at the All England Club.
Milos Raonic, the Canadian who is seeded sixth and faces Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain in the first round, has brought seven-time major champion John McEnroe aboard.
Stan Wawrinka also recently employed 1996 Wimbledon champion Richard Krajiceck.


Del Potro
Juan Martin del Potro is back in the draw at the All England Club for the first time since 2013. The 2009 US Open champion has been troubled by wrist problems over the years, requiring three operations.
“It’s great he’s back on the tour, that’s for sure. He’s (an) amazing player,” said Wawrinka, who could face del Potro in the second round. “He’s going to be, for sure, dangerous.”


Seeing double
For a guy who supposedly retired, Lleyton Hewitt sure is seeing a lot of court time. The former world number one and winner of two grand slam singles titles, including at Wimbledon in 2002, received a wildcard entry for doubles at the All England Club, playing with Jordan Thompson. Hewitt had announced that the Australian Open in January would be the final tournament of his career, but he picked himself to play Davis Cup doubles for Australian in March and now will be in action again.


Biggest favourite
So, Petra Kvitova, as the winner of two of the past five Wimbledon titles, who do you consider the likeliest champion this year? “It’s Serena. Well, definitely it is,” Kvitova said.
“I mean, of course, she’s the biggest favourite.” Williams is seeking her 22nd Grand Slam title, which would equal Steffi Graf’s Open-era record.


The kids
Keep an eye on some of the up-and-coming men who could be ready to have a regular impact at major tournaments. There’s eighth seeded Dominic Thiem, a 22-year-old who was a semi-finalist at the French Open, for example, and 19-year-old Alexander Zverev, who this month became the first teenager to beat Roger Federer since Murray did it a decade ago.




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Wimbledon

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Andy Murray and coach Ivan Lendl. Photo: Reuters

Andy Murray reunites with Ivan  Lendl hoping to solve Novak Djokovic problem

Ivan Lendl helped Andy Murray land both his grand slam titles. Photo: AFP

Former French tennis player Amelie Mauresmo arrives for a ceremony to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame before the women's final match at the Roland Garros 2016 French Tennis Open in Paris on June 4, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ

Andy Murray of Britain hits a return against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their final at the French Open in Paris on June 5, 2016. Djokovic won 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to claim his first title at Roland Garros. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Novak Djokovic of Serbia holds the winner's trophy during the victory ceremony for the French Open in Paris on June 5, 2016. Djokovic defeated Britain's Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to claim his first title at Roland Garros and become the eighth man in history to win all four Grand Slam titles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Bringing back Ivan Lendl a no-brainer for Andy Murray, says Novak Djokovic

Andy Murray talks with Ivan Lendl during practice at Queen’s Club last week. Photo: AP

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his match with Belgium's David Goffin during The Boodles tennis competition at Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, England, Wednesday June 22, 2016. Djokovic was named number one seed on Wednesday for the upcoming Wimbledon championship. (Scott Heavey / PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES

Britain’s Andy Murray impresses coach Ivan Lendl with fighting spirit at Queen's Club ahead of Wimbledon

Andy Murray of Britain holds the trophy after his final victory against Milos Raonic of Canada during the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club in London. Photo: Xinhua

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(160620)  -- LONDON, June 20, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Andy Murray of Britain competes during his match against Milos Raonic of Canada during men's singles final on day seven of the ATP-500 Aegon Championships at the Queen's Club in London, Britain, on June 19, 2016. Murray won 2-1 to claim the title. (Xinhua/Jon Buckle)

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Tennis

Here are five things to look out for at the grass court major, including famous coaches, Juan Martin del Potro, a former champion returning and rising stars


Wimbledon watch: What to keep at eye on at SW19 this year

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Coaches

Del Potro

Here are five things to look out for at the grass court major, including famous coaches, Juan Martin del Potro, a former champion returning and rising stars