Andy Murray prepares to defend Wimbledon - in pictures

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was happy to pose with fans after finishing his practice on the Aorangi Practice Courts at the All England Club, Wimbledon Photograph: John Walton/PA

Fans young and old enjoyed a treat at Wimbledon; watching defending champion Andy Murray in his practice session on an outside court, and all for free Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images

Andy Murray practices his service throw; as the defending champion he has the honour of opening proceedings on Centre Court at 1pm on Monday, against Belgian David Goffin. Photograph: John Walton/PA

Ever wondered why there are no pigeons at Wimbledon? Andy Murray meets the reason, Rufus the Harris hawk, who is unleashed every morning before play to scare other birds away and keep Centre Court pristine. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images

As defending champion Andy Murray has plenty of media commitments; here he talks to the written press after a practice session Photograph: Pool/Getty Images

It's been 12 long months since Murray beat Novak Djokovic to end 77 years of hurt for British men, a stat he contemplates here. Photograph: Scott Heavey/AELTC/EPA

After showing some decent form on the clay of the French Open in Paris in May Murray has been happy to swap his shoes to the ones he uses for the slick green grass of SW19. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images

The Scot has always had an excellent relationship with the other players on the ATP Tour, and plenty of practise partners. Photograph: Tatyana Zenkovich/EPA

The appointment of Amélie Mauresmo as Murray's new coach took many pundits by surprise, not least Virginia Wade, but he seems very comfortable with the French former world No1. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

Coach Amélie Mauresmo feeds balls to Murray during his practice session - when asked what the other players thought of his appointment of the Frenchwoman, Murray answered: 'I don't care'. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images

Murray has played just two matches on grass this year, surprisingly losing his Queen's crown to Radek Stepanek, so needs all the practise he can get. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images

Andy Murray stretches for a forehand at the Aorangi Park courts adjoining Wimbledon. His winning run at SW19 includes last year's singles title and the 2012 Olympics on the same courts. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images

Murray has always been a talented sportsman as he proves with a touch of keepy-uppy - the Brazil football team need not worry though. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images

Andy Murray's appointment of Amélie Mauresmo was described as a 'total shock' by Virginia Wade, who added 'it's hard to read him, I think she was a little bit fragile emotionally'. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images

Andy Murray contemplates heading into Wimbledon as the defending champion for the first time, beginning with David Goffin at 1pm on Monday afternoon. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images