Andy Murray has been given an extra day in his efforts to recover from back surgery in time to play singles at Wimbledon.
The two-time former champion, who is set to make his final appearance before retirement at the All England Club, was drawn to face Czech Tomas Machac in round one.
Because he is in the opposite half to defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, Murray’s match will be scheduled on Tuesday rather than Monday.
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Murray is not likely to make a decision until Monday, saying on Thursday: “Maybe it’s my ego getting in the way but I feel that I deserve the opportunity to give it until the very last moment to make that decision.”
The Scot was more optimistic about being able to play in the doubles with brother Jamie for the first time at Wimbledon, and the pair have been drawn against Australian duo Rinky Hijikata and John Peers.
Machac, ranked 38, will not bring back good memories for Murray, with the Czech the opponent when he suffered a serious ankle injury at the Miami Open in March.
Alcaraz, who is seeded to meet world number one Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals, opens against qualifier Mark Lajal, while Sinner could face former finalist Matteo Berrettini in round two.
British number one Jack Draper is seeded at a grand slam for the first time and takes on qualifier Elias Ymer in round one, while he could meet compatriot Cameron Norrie in round two and Alexander Zverev in round three.
Draper goes into the event on the back of a first ATP Tour title and victory over Alcaraz at Queen’s Club, while Norrie has been horribly out of form but has a kind first-round draw against Argentinian Facundo
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