On Day 1, Maja Chwalińska stepped onto Centre Court at Wimbledon. The 22‑year‑old Polish rookie faced a Thai player in the first round. She served the opening point as that crowd cheered. A warm welcome followed and that match fell into one steady rhythm.
The Thai player hit solid groundstrokes and pushed the rallies longer. Chwalińska kept her cool and took that first set. The game unfolded under bright summer skies, the sky clear overall, drawing eyes from fans and media alike throughout the day.