The Wimbledon women’s singles draw for 2024 presents a tantalizing lineup of matches, with several high-profile players facing challenging paths from the very beginning. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each quarter and what to look out for:
First quarter: Swiatek, Vondrousova, Kerber, Ostapenko
In the first quarter, top seed Iga Swiatek enters Wimbledon riding a 19-match winning streak, fresh off her fourth Roland Garros title this month. The world No.1, who is yet to make a significant mark on grass, faces a stern test right from the start against Sofia Kenin, a 2020 Australian Open champion. This rematch of their 2020 French Open final is set to be a gripping encounter. Swiatek defeated Kenin earlier this year at the Australian Open, but grass courts can often be the great equalizer.
Sixth seed Marketa Vondrousova, the defending champion, opens against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Her section includes Barbora Krejcikova, a potential third-round opponent, and Danielle Collins in the fourth round. Collins faces a tough opener against Clara Tauson, known for her powerful game.
The 2018 Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber is also in this quarter. The German’s first-round obstacle is Yulia Putintseva, who recently won her first grass-court title at the Rothesay Classic Birmingham.
