Wimbledon 2022: Emma Raducanu wins debut on center court while Andy Murray starts with victory
Follow all the action while Wimbledon continues with Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and Serena Williams all in action on the second day.
Today returns Christmas, back for the first time since 2019 and just opened a lead in the race to finish with more men’s Grand Slam titles with 22. This compares to defending champion Novak Djokovic, who has 20 titles, with the six-time defending champion after quickly moving into the second round with a four-set winning streak over Soonwoo Kwon. Last year’s other SW19 finalist, Matteo Berrettini, is out of the tournament after testing positive for Covid.
The women’s individual favorite is world number one Iga Swiatek and opens her championships on the center court against Jana Fett, taking the traditional spot on the first Tuesday of play after defending the sudden retirement of female champion Ash Barty. There is more Wimbledon King in action the second day with Williams making his long-awaited return. The seven-time Wimbledon champion has returned to individual action after being cruelly forced to retire from her first-round match at SW19 last year and the 40-year-old, third on the central court , wants to ignite his comeback after a hamstring injury when he faces Harmony Tan.
Elsewhere, there are intriguing matches between Coco Gauff and Elena-Gabriela Ruse on track two, while the charismatic Nick Kyrgios hopes to consolidate his dark horse status this year with a first-round encounter against Paul Jubb on track three . Follow all the action of the second day live, including the latest results, reactions and analysis from the All England Club
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Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 Swan
Match, set and match to Marta Kostyuk!
Swan dug in and fought until the end of the third set, but it’s the world number one. 76 who takes the match!
Katie Swan made an excellent performance, but fell terribly short on the last hurdle.
Michael Jones June 28, 2022 1:25 p.m.
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Wardrobes * 4-6, 6-4, 5-4 Swans
Kostyuk uses the old service and volleys to get the first point, but is almost in trouble after Swan’s return is shot directly at him. Somehow, the Ukrainian manages to throw the volley right back.
Michael Jones June 28, 2022 1:23 p.m.
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Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 5-4 Swan *
The swan holds on! She is pending, but Kostyuk will serve for the match. Is there another twist in this match?
Michael Jones June 28, 2022 1:20 p.m.
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Wardrobe * 4-6, 6-4, 5-3 Swans
There are a few shouts of “go Katie” from the crowd as Swan faces another pressure-filled service game.
Kostyuk is one game away from winning the match.
Michael Jones June 28, 2022 1:17 p.m.
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Wardrobes * 4-6, 6-4, 4-3 Swans
The game begins. Kostyuk takes the first point but Swan responds with the next two after mistakes by the Ukrainian.
Kostyuk sends an accurate service making Swan stretch to get there and the Briton can’t get him back.
Michael Jones June 28, 2022 1:15 p.m.
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Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 4-3 Swan *
Swan again narrows the gap with Kostyuk. In the previous two sets, Swan has taken a step to break when needed.
The game is very big. If Swan succeeds, she will stay alive during the match.
Michael Jones June 28, 2022 1:13 p.m.
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Wardrobes * 4-6, 6-4, 4-2 Swans
All the pressure is on Katie Swan. He hasn’t even had a chance to regain his break since the second game of the set. Kostyuk’s powerful services are too good at the moment.
The Ukrainian is close to victory.
Michael Jones June 28, 2022 1:09 p.m.
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Peniston advances to the second round
Britain’s Ryan Peniston advanced to the second round after defeating Henri Laaksonen 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in straight sets. It’s a great story for Peniston, who overcame childhood cancer and received a wild card entry at this year’s championships.
“It’s amazing, I can’t express in words the feeling of being here,” the 26-year-old said before the tournament. “I don’t have much memory of suffering from cancer … but it was a very difficult time for my parents … and I’m very grateful to be sitting here right now at Wimbledon.”
Michael Jones June 28, 2022 1:07 p.m.
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Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 3-2 Swan *
In two, Kostyuk makes a belt that is too long again and Swan has a chance to hold on.
She catches it! Massive attention from Swan service.
Michael Jones June 28, 2022 1:05 p.m.
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Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 3-1 Swan *
Swan wraps up a reverse volley and throws the ball into the net to put Kostyuk ahead against the serve.
Still, she continues with some powerful shots at the next concentration and works the ball to the bottom of the court, forcing Kostyuk to send his return long.
Michael Jones June 28, 2022 1:04 PM