Sonay Kartal became the first to go through from the 14-strong British contingent in action on day one at Wimbledon with victory over 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko.
On a sweltering day at SW19, Kartal toppled the former French Open champion 7-5 2-6 6-2 to book her place in the second round.
Kartal, 23, is one of 10 British women in action at the All England Club – the most since 1992.
She had to come from behind to win the opening set on a lively court three.
But a dominant deciding set secured her progression to round two for the second time in her career, following a breakout tournament at last year’s Wimbledon where she reached the third round.
“That was by far one of the toughest matches I’ve played,” she said after the win, her third over a top-20 player this year.
“I would say that I struggle against the big hitters. I’ve made a conscious effort this year to play the bigger matches and put myself under the most pressure out on court.
“I knew that I wouldn’t get the results straightaway but that it would eventually pay off, and that’s what happened today.”
There are 23 Britons competing in the men’s and women’s singles at the All England Club – the most since 1984 – with British number one and two Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu in action later.
More to follow.
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