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WIMBLEDON ’17: Murray eyes 3rd title; Williams won’t defend

A glance at Wimbledon, the year’s third Grand Slam tennis tournament:

SURFACE: Grass courts.

SITE: The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

SCHEDULE: Main-draw play begins Monday. The 14-day tournament closes with the women’s singles final July 15, and the men’s singles final July 16. There are no matches scheduled for the two-week tournament’s middle Sunday, July 9.

2016 MEN’S SINGLES CHAMPION: Andy Murray of Britain.

2016 WOMEN’S SINGLES CHAMPION: Serena Williams of the United States.

LAST YEAR: Murray beat Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) for his second Wimbledon trophy and third Grand Slam title overall.