Defending Champion Vondrousova Falls in Wimbledon First Round
Marketa Vondrousova becomes the first defending women's champion in 30 years to exit Wimbledon in the opening round, losing to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
- Vondrousova, the sixth seed, was defeated 6-4, 6-2 by world No. 83 Bouzas Maneiro.
- This marks the first time since 1994 that a defending women's champion has been ousted in the first round at Wimbledon.
- Vondrousova cited nerves and pressure as contributing factors to her early exit.
- In other Wimbledon news, Novak Djokovic won his first-round match after recent knee surgery.
- Andy Murray withdrew from singles due to a recent spinal cyst surgery but will compete in doubles.