Collins highest women’s seed to fall on first day of Wimbledon as Bouzkova reaches second round
Marie Bouzkova edged out Danielle Collins 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday evening and will play American Ann Li in the next round
Danielle Collins of the U.S. reacts during her first round match against Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova (AI/Reuters/Panoramic)
Czech Marie Bouzkova reached the second round of Wimbledon by edging out American Danielle Collins, the No 7 seed, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday evening.
Australian Open finalist Collins had not played any grass court tournaments as a Wimbledon warm-up, and had not been in competitive action since losing in the Roland-Garros second round.
Bouzkova, ranked No 66, will face American Ann Li next.
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