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Marketa Vondrousova’s Wimbledon title defence came to an early end as she fell to a surprise first-round defeat by Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.<\/b><\/p>\n
The Czech became the first unseeded player to win the women’s singles trophy when she triumphed against Ons Jabeur in last year’s final.<\/p>\n
But Vondrousova’s game was riddled with unforced errors and double faults as the 25-year-old opened proceedings with a lacklustre performance on Centre Court.<\/p>\n
World number 83 Bouzas Maneiro, 21, took advantage on Tuesday to win 6-4 6-2 for her first Grand Slam victory.<\/p>\n
“I am really happy, I think this is one of the most important moments in my life, in my career,” said Bouzas Maneiro.<\/p>\n
“This is the most beautiful tournament I have played in my life so thank you to everyone who came to watch the match today.”<\/p>\n
Vondrousova’s early exit means there will be a different women’s singles champion for a seventh consecutive year.<\/p>\n
Serena Williams was the last player to successfully defend the Venus Rosewater Dish, winning back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n