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Harriet Dart, the British No 2, was the first home player into the second round on day two at Wimbledon, overcoming China’s Bai Zhouxuan in straight sets either side of the first rain delay of this year’s tournament.
Dart, who reached the quarter-finals at Eastbourne last month, settled quickly and was soon carving out opportunities on her opponent’s serve. Break points came and went, however, and it was her own serve that came under pressure in the ninth game before an exceptional forehand winner clinched the hold.