Marketa Vondrousova, the defending women's champion at Wimbledon, was ousted in the first round by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, making her the first defending champion to exit in the opening round since 1994. Vondrousova, the surprise winner in 2023, struggled and cited lingering effects from a previous injury. Bouzas Maneiro, playing only her third Grand Slam, achieved a significant victory, marking a pivotal moment in her career. Additionally, Heather Watson, after losing to Greet Minnen in the first round at Wimbledon, expressed disappointment in her performance but remains focused on her upcoming Olympic participation.