Wimbledon 2018: Top 9 contenders for the men's title

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is a 3-time champion

Djokovic made his return to tennis in March after his elbow surgery in January. He has shown good progress in the last two months, reaching the semi-finals of the Rome Masters and the quarter-finals of the French Open.

He has had a strong start to the grasscourt season with a run to the final in the Queen's Club Championships, on the back of a first win against a Top 5 player in almost 18 months. The Serb will be a dark horse at Wimbledon and should have a good run but considering his recent form, it will be a surprise if he reaches the final.

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Andy Murray

Andy Murray is a 2-time champion

Murray made his return to tennis after almost a year at the Queen's Club Championships in a losing effort against Nick Kyrgios. Considering his lack of match play, the Scot made a strong impression by winning the first set convincingly before losing the second set in a close tie-break and the third set 7-5.

Currently ranked No. 156, Murray will face a tough draw at Wimbledon and it would be a big achievement if he advances past the third round.