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Swiatek Overcomes Early Setback at Wimbledon

Updated 2026-06-30 15:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Iga Swiatek, defending champion at Wimbledon, won her first-round match against Taylor Townsend in a three-set victory. The Polish tennis star expressed relief and emotion after the tough start to her title defense.

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'A tough couple of weeks' - tearful Swiatek overcomes first-round scare

A relieved Iga Swiatek cries on court after she begins her Wimbledon title defence with a stuttering three-set victory over Taylor Townsend.

2026-06-30 15:33 UTC