Keys knocks out Swan to end British women's singles hopes

BBC Sport Thursday 02 July 2026, 15:51 UTC 1 min read

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America's Madison Keys defeats Britain's Katie Swan, the nation's last remaining hope in the women's singles competition, in straight sets. The 26th seed delivers a dominant grass-court display to secure a 6-1, 6-4 victory.

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