Maria Sakkari defeated Mccartney Kessler 6–3, 6–1 in the first round of Wimbledon on grass on 1 July 2024, confirming her status as the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.23 to Kessler's 4.69. The Greek player's commanding performance across both sets demonstrated comfortable control against her American opponent, who struggled to establish rhythm on the surface. Sakkari's decisive victory sets up a favourable platform for her progression through the early rounds of the grass-court Grand Slam.