Can British hopes put the four into the fourth round of Wimbledon at 9/1?

After Kyle Edmund’s defeat yesterday, four British players are through to the third round of Wimbledon – with Paddy Power offering odds of 9/1 that they all progress.

British number ones Andy Murray (1/18) and Johanna Konta (1/7) are each heavy favourites to win their ties, while Heather Watson (2/1) and Aljaz Bedene (15/8) face tougher tasks.

In the outright market, Konta (5/1) is now favourite to claim the women’s crown after Karolina Pliskova crashed out last night – while Murray (4/1) has leap-frogged Novak Djokovic into third favourite for the men’s.

After a three-hour and 10 minute battle, an emotional embrace at the net for Johanna Konta and Donna Vekic…#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/XWhbX3J1WB

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It’s 33/1 that both the men’s and women’s Wimbledon singles titles are claimed by a Brit.

Asked about the hopes of the Brits spokesman Paddy Power said: “Given his injury problems, many thought Andy Murray would be hip-hip away as the only homegrown chance this week – but, instead, he’s led a pack of British hopefuls.

“But, while Watson and Bedene look unlikely to progress any further, Murray should be matched stride for stride for new second-favourite Jo Konta.”

Men

9/4       Federer
7/2       Nadal
4/1       Murray
9/2       Djokovic

Women

5/1     Konta
8/1     Halep
8/1     Kerber
11/1   V Williams

* 33/1    Both men’s and women’s titles have a British winner

* All odds correct at time of posting.