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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Henry Searle ready for ‘special’ day as he looks to emulate Stanley Matthews

PA Wire

Henry Searle is excited to take to the same stage as his heroes as he bids to become Britain’s first boys’ singles champion at Wimbledon for 61 years.

The 17-year-old from Wolverhampton knocked out the top seed in the opening round and is yet to drop a set, overcoming windy conditions to defeat American fourth seed Cooper Williams 7-6 (4) 6-3 in the semi-finals on Saturday.

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