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Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray & Johanna Konta lead British challenge in round three

Andy Murray and Johanna Konta will hope to further their title ambitions as four Britons take part in Wimbledon third-round action on Friday.

Defending champion Murray plays Italy's Fabio Fognini in the third match on Centre Court at about 17:00 BST.

British number one Konta is now rated as the favourite with some bookmakers, and she faces Maria Sakkari of Greece on Court One at about 15:00.

Heather Watson and Aljaz Bedene bolster the British challenge on day five.

Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep and Venus Williams are among the other leading names on the schedule, with another warm, dry day forecast.