Marketa Vondrousova will step onto the hallowed grass courts of Wimbledon as the defending champion, ready to defend her historic victory in the 137th edition of the tournament. The Czech player will be aiming to make history once again, as she seeks to become the first woman since 1968 to win Wimbledon as an unseeded player.
Vondrousova’s journey to the title last year was remarkable. She defeated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in a straight-set victory to claim her maiden Wimbledon title. Her triumph made her the first unseeded woman to win the tournament in the Open Era, a testament to her talent and determination.
Wimbledon boasts a rich history of champions, with 24 different women having lifted the Venus Rosewater Dish since the beginning of the Open Era in 1968. The tournament has witnessed legendary performances, with USA’s Martina Navratilova holding the record for most Wimbledon titles (9) won by a woman, followed by Steffi Graf (7) and Serena Williams (7).
Vondrousova will face tough competition from some of the world’s best players, but she arrives at Wimbledon with the confidence of a champion. Her victory last year proved her ability to perform under pressure, and her recent performances suggest she is in strong form. As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on Vondrousova, as she attempts to write her name in the annals of Wimbledon history.
