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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, both past winners at Wimbledon, have overcome recent injuries to participate in the upcoming tournament. Murray, who won in 2013 and 2016, had been doubtful for the event after a recent back surgery, which was anticipated to be his final showing at the All England Club.

Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, also underwent surgery for a severe knee injury sustained during the French Open earlier in the month. Despite these challenges, both athletes, who are 37 and have been competitors throughout their careers, confirmed their entry into the draw on Friday.

The tournament, set to begin next Monday, will see Murray going up against Tomas Machac from the Czech Republic, ranked 38th worldwide. Machac has already bested Murray twice this year. Djokovic, who is the second seed, faces a challenge from Vit Kopriv, also from the Czech Republic and ranked 123rd. This will be Kopriv’s first Wimbledon appearance.

Murray, currently ranked 115th globally, recently had surgery to remove a spinal cyst. Following the procedure, he expressed doubts about his ability to compete in singles due to his condition. Additionally, Murray, who competes with a metal hip, had surgery after experiencing issues with his leg during a match at Queen’s, which forced him to withdraw from the competition.

Despite these setbacks, Andy and his brother Jamie Murray were given the last wildcard for the men’s doubles at Wimbledon. Andy Murray is looking towards the Paris Olympics next month as the final event of his professional career.

On the other hand, Djokovic is determined to compete at Wimbledon only if his physical condition allows him to contend for the championship. He withdrew from the French Open prior to his quarter-final match due to a torn meniscus but has stated that he intends to compete if he can perform near or at his best. Djokovic, a veteran with 24 Grand Slam titles, has consistently made it to the Wimbledon finals in recent years, even reaching the thrilling final last year against Carlos Alcaraz.

As Wimbledon approaches, Jannik Sinner, the current Australian Open champion, is the top seed and will start his campaign against Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann. Should he advance, he may face Matteo Berrettini, the 2021 runner-up and fellow Italian, in the second round. Carlos Alcaraz, seeded third, is set to play against Mark Lajal of Estonia, who is ranked 262nd, in an opening match on Centre Court.