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Wimbledon 2026 results: Katie Swan becomes first British player to reach second round but Katie Boulter loses
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Emily Salley, Harry Poole
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At Wimbledon 2026, Katie Swan became the first British player to reach the second round, while many other home players suffered early exits. The tournament saw a record number of first-round losses for British competitors.
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The performance of home athletes at a major Grand Slam tournament is a significant cultural and sporting event in the UK.
Figure caption, Katie Swan becomes first Briton to reach second round at Wimbledon
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