Defending champion Iga Swiatek overcame Taylor Townsend 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 in Wimbledon's first round, surviving a grueling 21-minute game and saving four break points in the final set.
Swiatek won the match 6-1, 2-6, 6-3
Jun 30, 2026
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What's the storyDefending champion Iga Swiatek kicked off her Wimbledon title defense with a hard-fought victory over American Taylor Townsend.
The Polish third seed won the match 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, extending her Wimbledon winning streak to eight matches.
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