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It's stunning how Swiatek just can't get it done at Wimbledon. The court doesn't suit her, but she seems to be getting wiser to the surface. The Gentleman's draw is extraordinary, but for the falls of Ruud and Tsitsipas the top 8 seeds would be the final 8. Alcaraz and Djokovic look a long way...

I would much rather see Rybakina or Svitolina win than Vondrousova or Sabalenka!

That's a good point, I had forgotten that - blessing in disguise for her and the others, they're only gaining ranking points this Wimbledon. Burrage's ranking will get a lovely boost for getting to the 2nd round. Hopefully next year there will be 2/3/4 women players who qualify automatically...

Shouldn't have needed a Wildcard for this year then should she? But she did because of her ranking based on performances throughout the year. Getting dumped out in R1 will cost her a huge amount of ranking points. It's a shame the women players aren't making any real impression on the tour...

Another player getting a free ride based on being British. Like Burrage, she has a top opponent who will wipe the floor with her - but she's got a wonderful payday. Katie Boulter a set and a break up is sensational.

Are any of them as undeserving as Peniston? Jodie Burrage was totally outclassed today, another player very fortunate to be given a Wildcard and not have to qualify (or not) on her own merit.

Peniston had no business being in the competition. It was a real mates perk him being given a wildcard he did not deserve. There are literally dozens of players on the tour who were far more deserving of a wildcard than a fella who is British and that's it. So many players are actually trying to...