Andy Murray vs Fabio Fognini live: Latest score and updates from Wimbledon third round match on Centre Court

Follow live updates from Murray's third round match on Friday

Andy Murray beat Dustin Brown in the second round on Wednesday (Getty)

World number one and defending champion Andy Murray is glad to see three other British players in the third round at Wimbledon but remains focused on progressing to the final stages of the competition next week, the 30-year-old has said.

Four British players made it past the second round for the first time since 1997 as Murray beat Dustin Brown in straight sets on Wednesday to advance alongside compatriots Heather Watson, Aljaz Bedene and Johanna Konta.

Murray is happy to have some company for a change but believes their progression has made little difference to his own performance as he prepares to face Italy's Fabio Fognini in a third round encounter on Friday.

Follow live coverage of Wimbledon below...

What time is it?

Andy Murray takes on the enigmatic Italian Fabio Fognini in the third round of Wimbledon today. They’re third up on Centre Court, which means they will likely start at around 5pm this evening.

What TV channel is it on?

As ever, the BBC have the television rights for Wimbledon. You can watch the match live on BBC One, and you can read game-by-game insight and analysis by checking back on this page around an hour before the match.

What’s the head to head record like?

Very close. The pair have played each other six times, with three victories apiece. Fognini won their last meeting at the Rome Open, but it should be noted that all of the Italian’s victories against the World No 1 have come on his preferred surface of clay.

What are they saying?

Andy Murray on British success at this year’s Championships: “It's a good thing when there are more Brits around.

“That's a really positive thing, but it doesn't change how I go into the matches. I'm used to having played deep into the second weeks at slams and there not being any Brits there.

“Whether I'll feel differently in the middle of the second week and there are a few Brits left, and it's maybe a little bit calmer, that's possible. I've never been in that position before.”

Four Brits are in action on the fifth day of The Championships (Getty)

Fabio Fognini: “I remember the match in Rome well but here is different.

“My last match here was in my top performances on grass. If I play my best it could be interesting.”

What are the odds?

Andy Murray to win: 1/14
Fabio Fognini to win: 7/1

[7 July 2017 12:12 · Ed Malyon]

Rafa gearing up for Khachanov test

The French Open champion takes on Karen Khachanov, the talented 21-year-old Russian, in the day's second match on Centre Court.

[7 July 2017 12:26 · Ed Malyon]

Garcia takes opener

Caroline Garcia, the women's 21st seed, is a set to the good against Madison Brengle, the conqueror of Petra Kvitova, on Court 18 (6-4).

[7 July 2017 12:50 · Ed Malyon]

Muller wins first-set tie-break

A roar of joy from Muller as he wins the tie-break 7-4 to take a one-set lead against Bedene.

[7 July 2017 13:10 · Ed Malyon]

Garcia progresses

Women's 19th seed Caroline Garcia is the first player into the fourth round of this year's Championships after a 6-4 6-3 win over Madison Brengle on Court 18.

[7 July 2017 13:13 · Ed Malyon]

How did he get tickets?!

David Beckham takes his seat in the Royal Box.

[7 July 2017 13:30 · Ed Malyon]

Nishikori two sets down

Kei Nishikori will have to go the distance if he wants to reach the fourth round. The ninth seed trails Roberto Bautista-Agut by two sets to love on Court Three (6-4 7-6).

[7 July 2017 13:35 · Ed Malyon]

Azarenka 2-4 Watson* (*denotes next server)

Watson takes Azarenka to deuce but an unreturnable serve and a drive-volley winner seal the game for the Belarusian.

[7 July 2017 13:36 · Ed Malyon]

Azarenka* 3-4 Watson (*denotes next server)

Watson throws in a dreadful service game out of nowhere, hitting three unforced errors off the ground and a double fault to hand Azarenka the break to love.

[7 July 2017 13:48 · Ed Malyon]

Azarenka 3-6 1-0 Watson* (*denotes next server)

A routine hold for Azarenka at the start of the second set.

[7 July 2017 14:01 · Ed Malyon]

Azarenka 3-6 3-0 Watson* (*denotes next server)

Watson takes Azarenka to deuce as she looks to break straight back. A double fault brings up a break point for the Briton but an Azarenka backhand winner up the line takes the game back to deuce. The former world No 1 holds for 3-0 courtesy of an unreturnable serve followed by a forehand error by Watson.