Defending Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was eliminated in the first round by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, losing 6-4, 6-2. This makes Vondrousova the first defending women's champion since Steffi Graf in 1994 to exit Wimbledon in the first round. Vondrousova, who was seeded No. 6, struggled with a hip injury and committed numerous errors, while the 21-year-old Maneiro, ranked No. 83, achieved her first Grand Slam main draw win. Vondrousova's early exit marks a stark contrast to her victorious unseeded run in 2023. Fans and analysts have expressed surprise and disappointment over Vondrousova's performance.