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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Edward Elliot

Katie Swan sets her goal after Wimbledon run ends in front of Princess of Wales

Katie Swan was the only British player to reach the second round of the women’s singles (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Katie Swan is determined to return to Wimbledon on ranking merit after overcoming serious injury to play the biggest match of her career in front of the Princess of Wales.

Following persistent back problems which threatened to cut short her playing days, Swan made the most of a wild card by becoming the best-performing Briton in the women’s singles.

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