Katie Swan returns to Wimbledon, wins first match since injury struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Katie Swan advanced to the second round of Wimbledon on June 30, defeating Irina-Camelia Begu. This victory marks a significant comeback for Swan, who had considered retirement due to persistent back injuries and was ranked outside the top 1,000 just 14 months ago. After receiving treatment that proved challenging but effective, she has slowly climbed back up the rankings, recently breaking into the top 200. Swan's next match will be against 2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys later this week.
- •Swan defeated Begu to reach the Wimbledon second round.
- •She was once ranked 1,114th due to injuries.
- •The victory is her first Grand Slam win in eight years.
- •Swan faced significant health issues but returned to form with recent treatment.
- •Her next opponent is 2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — From retirement fears to triumphant Wimbledon return for GB's Swan
"Katie Swan gets her "full-circle moment" at Wimbledon, two years after considering retiring from tennis because of a persistent back injury.
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