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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Who is Katie Swan? British star dazzles at Wimbledon after injury nightmare

Katie Swan Wimbledon
  • Katie Swan became the first British player to win at Wimbledon this year, defeating Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu to advance to the second round on Tuesday.
  • The 27-year-old's victory is particularly significant as she has battled back from a career-threatening back injury that led her to consider retirement and even take up coaching in Kansas.
  • Swan underwent "excruciating" rehabilitation after seeking alternative treatment in Arizona, returning to tennis in April 2025 with no ranking and subsequently winning multiple titles on the World Tennis Tour.
  • Her resilience was recognised with a Wimbledon wildcard, marking her first appearance at the Championships in three years, which she described as deeply meaningful.
  • As the world No 196 and British No 6, Swan is now the sole home player through to the second round thus far following a difficult start for other British competitors, and will face an American opponent next.

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Katie Swan almost quit tennis – she’s now Britain’s first Wimbledon winner

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