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Teenager Daniella Britton gets Wimbledon qualifying wildcard

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  • Daniella Britton, 15, receives Wimbledon qualifying wildcard
  • She is three wins from the main draw
  • Would be second-youngest qualifier after Coco Gauff if successful

The qualifying tournament is a three-round knock-out at Roehampton from June 22 to June 25. Should Britton qualify, she would be the second-youngest modern-day Wimbledon qualifier behind Coco Gauff in 2019. Gauff reached the fourth round on her Wimbledon debut that year, beating Venus Williams in the first round.

If successful, Britton would be unseeded and could face top players like Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek. Britton grew up playing at West Hants tennis club. According to Daily Express - Sport, Britton described her surprise at the wildcard, saying she has not yet played in a women's pro event and plans to bring her best game.

She is the best at the moment at her age level in this country and I have no doubt that she's going to go out there and potentially surprise a few players.

Richard Irwin, Head coach at West Hants tennis club

She also expressed admiration for Andy Murray's ability to handle pressure. Richard Irwin, head coach at West Hants, told Daily Express - Sport that Britton is the best at her age level in the country and could surprise opponents. The main draw of Wimbledon takes place from June 29 to July 12.

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