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Murray celebrated as Wimbledon farewell begins with defeat

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Andy Murray was given an emotional farewell after his final appearance at Wimbledon began with a straight-set defeat alongside older brother Jamie in the men's doubles.

The two-time singles champion is playing at the All England Club for the last time before retiring later this year.

"It is hard because I want to keep playing, but I can't," Murray, who won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016, told former BBC presenter Sue Barker on Centre Court.

"Physically it's too tough now. I want to play forever. I love the sport.