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James Ward to face defending champion Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon first round

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Britain's James Ward will play defending champion Novak Djokovic in the first round at Wimbledon, while Andy Murray takes on Liam Broady.

Britain's James Ward will take on defending champion Novak Djokovic in the first round at Wimbledon.

Ward, who reached the third round of the Grand Slam last year, was one of six Brits handed wildcards for the tournament.

Friday's draw has given Ward a tough start as he goes head to head with world number one Djokovic, who is vying for his fourth men's singles title at SW19.

The Serbian may end up facing seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in the semi-finals, while a final against Andy Murray could be on the cards.

Murray, who won the crown in 2013, will go up against fellow Brit Liam Broady in the first round, and faces a potential last-16 clash against Nick Kyrgios.

The two-time Grand Slam champion could meet Richard Gasquet in the quarter-finals and Stanislas Wawrinka in the final four.

Federer will take on Argentina's Guido Pella in the opening round, while Brits Kyle Edmund, Dan Evans and Aljaz Bedene will face Adrian Mannarino, Jan-Lennard Struff and Gasquet respectively.

On the women's side, defending champion Serena Williams faces a potential quarter-final against Roberta Vinci, while Agnieszka Radwanska could be waiting for the American in the semi-finals.

Williams has been handed a comfortable start as she will get her campaign underway against a qualifier, and could go head to head with Christina McHale or Daniela Hantuchova in the second round.

Britain's Heather Watson has been drawn against Germany's Annika Beck in the opening round, while Johanna Konta faces Monica Puig.

Laura Robson, who has been marred by injury problems in recent years, will get her campaign underway against Angelique Kerber.

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