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Marketa Vondrousova Upset in Wimbledon First Round by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro

Posted : 02 July 2024

Defending champion Marketa Vondrousova faced an early exit at Wimbledon on Tuesday, marking the first time in 30 years that a female titleholder has been eliminated in the first round since Steffi Graf. The Czech player, who made history last year as the first unseeded woman to win the title, was defeated 6-4, 6-2 by Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

 

Ranked 83rd in the world, Bouzas Maneiro entered Wimbledon with only one tour-level victory this year but achieved her first Grand Slam win with a decisive backhand down the line. The Spaniard played a clean game, capitalizing on frequent errors from Vondrousova, who struggled with a hip injury that hampered her preparation for the tournament.

 

With the sixth seed Vondrousova out of the competition, Bouzas Maneiro advances to the second round, where she will face either her compatriot Cristina Bucsa or Romanian Ana Bogdan. This marks a significant achievement for Bouzas Maneiro, who had not previously advanced past the first round in a Grand Slam event.

 

In another match, former champion Elena Rybakina easily defeated Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-1. Rybakina, who won Wimbledon in 2022, overcame recent illness and fitness issues to secure her victory. Dominating with her powerful serve and groundstrokes, Rybakina wrapped up the match in just over an hour, expressing her satisfaction with her performance and looking forward to her next challenge.

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