Wimbledon 2026: Boulter beaten by qualifier, Serena Williams returns - live

Katie Boulter’s Wimbledon run ended early on Day 2 as the British No 2 lost in straight sets to 18-year-old qualifier Tyra Caterina Grant.

The defeat, reported by live coverage from The Guardian and The Times, added to an early British setback on the women’s side. Coverage also noted Katie Swan’s straight-sets win over Irina-Camelia Begu, making Swan the first Brit through to the second round.

Boulter exits early

Boulter was beaten 6-4, 6-2, with reports describing the result as a surprise exit for one of the home hopes. Times of India said Grant completed the win in 66 minutes on Court Three in her Grand Slam debut.

For Grant, the result was described as the biggest of her career so far.

Serena Williams returns

The other major Day 2 talking point was Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon action on Centre Court at age 44.

The live coverage described her appearance as a headline attraction and noted that it came four years after her previous Wimbledon appearance.

British interest remains

Swan’s 6-4, 6-4 win over Begu gave Britain at least one success on the day, but Boulter’s exit removed one of the country’s leading women’s singles hopes early from the draw.

Further updates are expected as Serena’s return match unfolds and as more British players go through their first-round matches.