Swan through but Boulter becomes 11th Briton to fall at Wimbledon
Summary
Katie Swan became the first British singles player to win a match at Wimbledon this year, beating Irina-Camelia Begu to reach the second round. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter lost in the first round, making her the 11th British player to be knocked out early in the tournament.Key Facts
- Katie Swan won her first Wimbledon match in three years, beating Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu 6-4, 6-4.
- Swan had considered retiring from tennis in 2024 due to a back injury.
- Ten British players lost on the opening day of Wimbledon, the most since records began in 2000.
- Katie Boulter lost 6-2, 6-4 to Italian teenager Tyra Caterina Grant in the first round.
- Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu both withdrew from Wimbledon due to injuries before their matches.
- Swan served very well, winning 88% of her first serve points and holding her nerve to win.
- Tyra Caterina Grant was playing her first Grand Slam main draw match after qualifying.
- Nine British players were still scheduled to play on the tournament’s second day.
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