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Harris and Brogan beaten in final round of Wimbledon Qualifying

Billy Harris and Anna Brogan both took positives from their Wimbledon campaigns after tasting defeat in the third and final round of qualifying in Roehampton. In a packed Stadium Court, Manxman Harris faced a tough test against Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic, who ultimately prevailed 6-4 7-6(6) 6-4. Ad But despite his loss, Harris believed there was plenty of encouragement to take from a run that saw him defeat Alexander Ritschard and 25th seed Hugo Gaston across the first two rounds.

Harris masters tricky opponent to reach third round of Wimbledon Qualifying

Billy Harris mastered one of the trickiest opponents of his career to fight his way into the final round of Wimbledon Qualifying in Roehampton. Manxman Harris rallied from a set down to beat 25th seed Hugo Gaston 2-6 7-6(5) 6-4, holding to love when serving for the match to keep his quest for a main draw place alive. Ad It was a second victory in a row from a set down for the 28-year-old, who had overcome Alexander Ritschard in his opening contest late on Monday night.

Harris says mental reset made the difference at Wimbledon Qualifying

A mental reset helped Billy Harris banish some second set nerves and rally to reach the second round of Wimbledon Qualifying. Manxman Harris, who received a wildcard into the qualifying draw at Roehampton, came from a set down to beat experienced Swiss opponent Alexander Ritschard 5-7 7-6(5) 6-2 in a dramatic contest.

Broom and Monday lead British success on Day 1 at Wimbledon Qualifying

Charles Broom and Johannus Monday were among the Brits that starred on Day One of Wimbledon Qualifying, with four Brits progressing to the second round. Broom and Monday both came through three set battles to progress, with Billy Harris and Toby Samuel also victorious in Roehampton. Ad Monday battled past 2022 Junior Wimbledon champion Mili Poljicak in three sets to set up a second round meeting against fifth seed Radu Albot.