Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray declares himself fit to defend SW19 title
The world number one is not concerned by the hip problem which saw him pull out of two warm-up matches
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Your support makes all the difference.Andy Murray has announced he is fit to defend his title at Wimbledon following a recent hip injury scare.
The world number one pulled out of two warm-up matches earlier in the week as he battled to secure peak fitness.
But on Sunday he dismissed fears he may have to pull out, saying: "I'll be fine to play the event and play seven matches."
Murray faces Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik at 1pm on Monday, in the opening match on Centre Court.
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