Iga Swiatek survives Taylor Townsend scare in Wimbledon opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Iga Swiatek began her Wimbledon title defense with a difficult match against Taylor Townsend on June 30. After winning the first set 6-1, Swiatek dropped the second 2-6 but managed to recover and claim the match 6-3 in the deciding set. Despite facing break points and struggling with her serve, Swiatek's experience allowed her to regroup in key moments. She expressed emotional relief after sealing the victory, which she described as a challenging start to the season. Swiatek will move on to face Karolina Pliskova in the second round.
- •Swiatek defeats Townsend 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 in first round.
- •Match lasted just over two hours on Centre Court.
- •Swiatek struggled with serve, recording multiple double faults.
- •Emotional reaction followed her victory after a tough season.
- •Next, Swiatek faces Karolina Pliskova in the second round.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Iga Swiatek survives almighty Taylor Townsend scare in unconvincing start to Wimbledon title defence
"The Pole won 6-1 2-6 6-3 in a little over two hours but for some time it looked like an upset was brewing on Centre Court
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