Heather Watson reached the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2022 Wimbledon 2025 Dates:30 June-13 JulyVenue:All England Club Coverage:Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app.Full coverage guide. Heather Watson's Wimbledon hopes were ended in the opening round as the former British number one was beaten by 23rd seed Clara Tauson. Watson had made a strong start by taking the opening set but Denmark's Tauson showed her quality to battle back and win 2-6 6-4 6-3. Seven Brits progressed on Monday- the most in a single day in the Open era - and more could follow on Tuesday, although the second day started disappointingly with Watson and wildcard Johannus Monday going out. Monday was beaten 6-4 6-4 6-2 by American 13th seed Tommy Paul. Watson, who reached the fourth round just three years ago, got off to a bad start when she was broken in just the third game. But that sparked a fine spell for the former British number two as she won five games in a row on her way to taking the first set. Tauson initially looked to have no answer for her opponent but she regrouped and came out stronger in the second set, securing another early break and this time making it stick, although she was helped by Watson struggling with her second serve. With conditions once again sweltering at Wimbledon, Watson started to lose the accuracy of some of her shots in the decisive third set and was broken at 3-3. Tauson then closed out the remainder of the match to seal her place in the second round. It is the first time Tauson has reached the second round of Wimbledon, while Watson exits in round one for the third year in a row.
Watson exits Wimbledon after Tauson loss
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Heather Watson's Wimbledon campaign came to an abrupt end in the opening round after she was defeated by Denmark's Clara Tauson, the 23rd seed. Watson began the match strongly, taking the first set with a commanding performance, winning 6-2. However, Tauson demonstrated her resilience and skill, rallying back to take control of the match. The second set saw Tauson break Watson's serve early and maintain her lead, ultimately winning the set 6-4. Watson struggled with her second serve, which contributed to her inability to sustain her early momentum. The match's conditions were challenging, with sweltering heat impacting both players' performances. Ultimately, the third set proved to be decisive, where Watson lost her edge and was broken at a critical moment, allowing Tauson to secure a 6-3 victory and advance to the second round of the tournament. This match marks a disappointing exit for Watson, who has now exited in the first round for three consecutive years at Wimbledon, despite having reached the fourth round just three years ago.
On the same day, seven British players advanced in the tournament, marking a significant achievement as the most players progressing in a single day during the Open era. However, Watson's loss overshadowed this success, as did the defeat of fellow British player Johannus Monday, who was also eliminated by American 13th seed Tommy Paul. Monday's match ended in a straight-set loss, demonstrating the challenges faced by British players at this year's Wimbledon. With Watson’s exit, the focus now shifts to the remaining British competitors as they look to capitalize on their strong performances. Tauson, on the other hand, celebrated her first win in the Wimbledon tournament, marking a significant milestone in her career as she looks to build on this success in the following rounds.
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