As if by royal command, seven Britons make it into second round


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 03 Jul 2019

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 2, 2019 Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, sat alongside Anne Keothavong during the first round match between Britain's Harriet Dart and Christina McHale of the U.S. REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

LONDON (Reuters) - Tennis fan the Duchess of Cambridge swept into the All England Club on Tuesday and, as if by royal command, British players responded with a memorable day of home victories.

Wildcard Harriet Dart was the first to get a visit with Kate, wife of Prince William, taking her seat on Court 14 to cheer her on against American Christina McHale.

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