Facing a troublesome draw towards the 14th seed and reigning Olympic ladies’s singles champion Belinda Bencic, 24-year-old Swan misplaced 5-7, 2-6 and posted a disappointing first-serve share of 56 p.c.
Swan broke for 3-2 within the first set however Bencic broke again instantly, and from then on the Swiss was the dominant participant in a carefully contested first set which ended 7-5 to Bencic.
The British No6 had comparable problem within the second set, matching Bencic for energy however struggling to defend when Bencic discovered the corners well. Serving to remain within the match at 5-2 down, Swan was damaged to like regardless of the gang rallying behind her.
It marks the third yr in succession wildcard Swan has been defeated within the first spherical in SW19.
Bencic stated after defeating Swan: “I was aware it was going to be a difficult task. It’s my first time playing against a Brit here. Today was really tricky because of the wind. For both players, it was about putting the ball in the court early.”
Earlier, British No2 Jodie Burrage reached the second spherical of Wimbledon for the primary time in her profession, whereas fellow Brit Harriet Dart fell to 20-year-old Diane Parry of France.
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