Watson exits Wimbledon after Tauson loss

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 […]

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.