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Katie Swan glides past Begu but Boulter joins early British exodus at Wimbledon
Katie Boulter beaten 6-4, 6-2 by qualifier Tyra Grant
TL;DR
- Katie Swan achieved Britain's first singles win of the 2026 championships by defeating Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets.
- This victory marked Swan's return to Wimbledon after three years and her first win there since 2018.
- Katie Boulter was eliminated in the first round by 18-year-old qualifier Tyra Caterina Grant.
- Arthur Fery advanced to the second round after a comeback win against Damir Dzumhur, which involved a controversial let call.
- Jan Choinski, Britain's No. 2 ranked man, secured a dominant win over Vit Kopriva.
- Jacob Fearnley mounted a comeback from two sets down to defeat Alex Michelsen.
- Toby Samuel took 15th seed Jakub Mensik to a deciding tie-break but ultimately lost.
- Other British players like Harry Wendelken, Billy Harris, and Jack Pinnington Jones were eliminated.