Spain’s David Ferrer has pulled out of Wimbledon with an elbow injury. The 33-year-old eighth seed was drawn against Britain’s James Ward in the first round.
Ward will now take on the lucky loser Luca Vanni of Italy, ranked No100 in the world, on Tuesday.
Ferrer could have been a quarter-final opponent for Andy Murray but his withdrawal may also prove a boost for compatriot Rafael Nadal, also in the same half of the Wimbledon draw.