Sports · 30 June 2026
Ten British players lose on Wimbledon's opening day
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On Wimbledon's first day, ten British competitors were defeated, signifying the poorest initial performance for the host country since 2000. British tennis players Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper pulled out of the tournament before playing their matches because of injuries. As of Monday evening, only nine out of the 21 British entrants who started in the main draw remained in the competition.
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