Dart sets up potential Boulter clash at Wimbledon

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Harriet Dart, the British women's No. 2, earned a comfortable straight-sets win over Zhuoxuan Bai at Wimbledon on Tuesday to set up a potential second-round clash with compatriot Katie Boulter.

The 27-year-old overcame her Chinese opponent 6-4, 6-0 on Court 18, maintaining her dominance despite the match being interrupted by an hour's rain delay at the All England Club.

Harriet Dart is the fourth Brit to have booked her place in the second round at Wimbledon. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images

Boulter, the British women's No. 1 who is seeded for the first time at this year's championships, plays Tatjana Maria in her first round match later on Tuesday.

Dart did not lose serve against Bai and cruised through the second set despite wearing heavy strapping on her left knee.

Dart was the first of 11 Brits to take to the court on Tuesday, with Jack Draper and Billy Harris due to get their tournaments underway under grey skies in south west London.

Dart sets up potential Boulter clash at Wimbledon

Dart sets up potential Boulter clash at Wimbledon

Dart sets up potential Boulter clash at Wimbledon

Dart sets up potential Boulter clash at Wimbledon

Dart sets up potential Boulter clash at Wimbledon