Five Brits exit Wimbledon after first-round defeats

2 Jul 2025 • 5:57 PM MYT
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  • Heather Watson's Wimbledon campaign ended in a three-set defeat to 23rd seed Clara Tauson in the first round.
  • British wild card Johannus Monday also exited the tournament, losing in straight sets to American Tommy Paul.
  • Jodie Burrage's bid to return from injury was swiftly ended by Caty McNally in her first-round match.
  • Fellow British wild card George Loffhagen lost his opening match to Spain's Pedro Martinez.
  • Dan Evans secured a victory over fellow Briton Jay Clarke, becoming the eighth home player to reach the second round.

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