The 27-year-old halted the exodus of home players by beating Romanian world number 173 Irina-Camelia Begu.

Katie Swan ended Britain’s wait for a first singles victory at this year’s Wimbledon with victory over Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu

The 27-year-old’s first Wimbledon appearance in three years was always going to feel extra special after battling back from career-threatening back injury, but she is now flying…