When the Czech defeated Ons Jabeur in the previous year’s championship match, she became the first player to finish outside of the top seeding.
However, Vondrousova’s performance on Center Court was dismal, with numerous unintentional mistakes and double faults. The 25-year-old opened proceedings ineffectively.
Bouzas Maneiro, 21, who is ranked 83rd in the world, used this edge on Tuesday to win 6-4 6-2 and earn her maiden Grand Slam triumph.
The defending champion women’s player has not lost in the opening round at Wimbledon since Steffi Graf fell to Lori McNeil in 1994.
Bouzas Maneiro said, “I’m really happy, and I think this is one of the most important moments in my life and in my career.”
Thank you to everyone who came to witness the match today; this has been the most beautiful tournament I have ever played in my life.
Due to Vondrousova’s early withdrawal, the women’s singles title will change for the seventh time in a row. Additionally, she is the first defending champion to fall in the opening round in thirty years.
The latest player to successfully defend the Venus Rosewater Dish was Serena Williams, who did so in 2015 and 2016, taking home back-to-back trophies.
