Watson 'just wasn't good enough' in Wimbledon loss

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Image caption, Heather Watson's best performance at Wimbledon came in 2022 when she reached round four

Heather Watson says she "wasn't good enough" after losing to doubles partner Greet Minnen in the first round of Wimbledon.

Watson lost 7-5, 6-4 as her hopes at SW19 ended on the first day.

"It wasn't my day today, I gave everything I had, but it just wasn't good enough," Watson told 成人快手 Sport.

"I wasn't happy with my serving or my backhand, which is such a shame as the last couple of days I've been practising really well.

"It won't affect our doubles at all, we'll still be great friends."

The loss came soon after Watson's place at the 2024 Olympic Games was confirmed.

The 32-year-old Guernsey player will take part in her fourth Olympics, in the women's doubles alongside Katie Boulter.

She is the third Channel Islander to make the Paris games after Guernsey's 400m hurdler Alastair Chalmers and Sark dressage rider Carl Hester.

"I've worked really hard and it's been a big goal of mine to make the Olympics," she said.

"To make my fourth Olympic Games, let's hope this time I can get some silverware."