Defending women's champion Vondrousova ousted in 1st round at Wimbledon
Defending champion Marketa Vondrousova was knocked out in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday, the first female holder to fall at the opening hurdle since Steffi Graf 30 years ago.
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![LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Marketa Vondrousova of Czech Republic reacts as she plays against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain in her Ladies' Singles first round match during day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 02, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) A dejected tennis player.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7252065.1719936562!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/2160266909.jpg)
Defending champion Marketa Vondrousova was knocked out in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday, the first female holder to fall at the opening hurdle since Steffi Graf 30 years ago.