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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Iga Swiatek extends winning streak to open Wimbledon campaign as Coco Gauff battles back

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While showing flashes of the precision and power that has fuelled her ascension to World No 1, Iga Swiatek carried her dominant streak to Wimbledon in a victory over the qualifier Jana Fett that also underlined that another, more challenging chapter of her winning run is now underway.

The 21-year-old from Poland did not need to be near her peerless best after running away with the opening set without losing a game. In turn, the Centre Court crowd got behind the Croatian Fett and a much more competitive following set ensued, with Swiatek overcoming a slight wobble and a loss of focus to close out a 6-0 6-3 victory in 75 minutes.

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