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Tearful Swiatek overcomes scare on Wimbledon return

Tearful Swiatek overcomes scare on Wimbledon return
BBC Sport Tuesday 30 June 2026, 15:33 UTC 1 min read
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A relieved Iga Swiatek cries on court after she begins her Wimbledon title defence with a stuttering three-set victory over Taylor Townsend.

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