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Record 10 British players knocked out on first day of Wimbledon
British players won just five of 31 completed sets as ten were eliminated in the first round, marking their worst Wimbledon day this century.
- On Monday, 10 British players were eliminated in the first round at Wimbledon, marking the worst first-round performance for the home nation since daily records began in 2000.
- Pre-Tournament injuries to Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper compounded the disappointment, as both withdrew before the Grand Slam began due to stress fracture and recurring arm injury respectively.
- British number one Cameron Norrie fell to American Michael Zheng in five sets, while the Lawn Tennis Association noted draws were particularly unkind to home participants this year.
- Fran Jones, who lost 6-4 6-4 to France's Diane Parry, said "no one can hide from the heaviness of Wimbledon," attributing pressure to playing at the home slam.
- Bad light suspended Jack Pinnington Jones's match against American Brandon Nakashima on Monday; the Briton will resume Tuesday trailing 6-3 7-6 4-3, with remaining defeats potentially exceeding 16 total.
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