In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, Katie Boulter fought her way to victory in the first round at Wimbledon. Battling against Tatjana Maria, Boulter weathered an early storm, trailing 3-0 and then 4-1 in the first set before rallying to clinch it on a tie-break. The second set proved to be just as grueling, with Maria breaking Boulter in the opening game. However, Boulter’s determination and class ultimately secured her a 7-6 7-5 win after two hours and seven minutes on the court.
Following her hard-fought victory, Boulter is now set to face fellow Brit Harriet Dart in the second round. Dart, who overcame Zhuoxuan Bai in a commanding fashion with a 6-4 6-0 win earlier in the day, is poised to provide another exciting challenge for Boulter.
Reigning champion Marketa Vondrousova faced a disappointing early exit from Wimbledon, falling to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets on Centre Court. The matchup lasted just 67 minutes, marking a surprising end to Vondrousova’s title defense. Maneiro’s inspired performance led to a 6-4 6-2 victory, making this one of the greatest achievements of her career.
Vondrousova’s defeat comes in the wake of a hip injury, adding to the unexpected turn of events at this year’s tournament.
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