James Ward, Kyle Edmund receive Wimbledon wildcards

British pair James Ward and Kyle Edmund have been given wildcard entries for this year's Wimbledon Championships.

Both players will take part in the men's singles event, while 18-year-old Edmund will also compete in the men's doubles.

Meanwhile, Nicolas Mahut has also been given a spot in the men's singles draw at SW19.

Elena Baltacha, Anne Keothavong, Johanna Konta, Tara Moore and Samantha Murray have been handed wildcard places on the women's side.

Changes in prize money at this year's tournament will see first-round losers receive £23,000.