Iga Swiatek overcomes first-round scare to win at Wimbledon

Swiatek faced a shaky start in her opening match, with the momentum swinging back and forth. She ultimately edged out Taylor Townsend 6‑4, 3‑6, 7‑5, breaking down in tears as the crowd reacted.

In the post‑match interview, she reflected on a tough couple of weeks and said the win restores her confidence heading into the tournament.