'A tough couple of weeks' - tearful Swiatek overcomes first-round scare

Iga Swiatek has advanced to the second round of Wimbledon, but it didn't come easily. According to BBC Sport, the defending champion needed three sets to overcome American Taylor Townsend in a first-round match that appeared to take an emotional toll. Swiatek was visibly tearful after the victory, suggesting she's navigating a challenging period as she defends her title.

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