Britain’s number one Andy Murray will have to defeat Rafael Nadal if he is to progress to his first Wimbledon final this year, but faces what should be a relatively easy opening round against Czech player Jan Hajek in his pursuit.
Murray goes into Wimbledon struggling to find consistency in his play and faces Hajek for the first time in the first round confrontation.
The 26 year old Czech Republic player is ranked 80th in the world rankings and won a Challenger event on clay in his home country last month. His best results have come on the clay surface and Hajek has made just one appearance at Wimbledon, losing in the first round in 2007.
Murray has appeared a player without focus this season, having played possibly the best tennis of his career in the Australian Open in January where he lost in the final to Roger Federer, Murray has pretty much failed to impress since.
In fairness Murray is at his best on the grass and it would be an excellent achievement if he can repeat last years experience and reach the semi finals in South West London. A place in the final would surely be beyond his wildest dreams in his present state, but the Wimbledon crowd will lift him and then who knows.
The Wimbledon Championship gets underway on Monday June 21st.
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