Two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur retired injured from her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova.

The 30-year-old, who was beaten in the 2022 and 2023 finals, trailed 7-6 (5) 2-0 to the Bulgarian world number 111.

Jabeur was in tears before receiving treatment during a medical timeout in the first set of the match on Court 14.

The Tunisian, who was also a beaten finalist in the 2022 US Open, has endured a torrid time with injuries and plummeted to 59 in the rankings.

A shoulder issue led to a premature end to her 2024 season and, just three months into her return, she hobbled off court in tears at this year’s Miami Open after suffering a leg strain.

“I wasn’t expecting not to feel good, I’ve been practising pretty well the last few days but I guess these things happen and I’m pretty sad,” said Jabeur.

“It doesn’t really help me with my confidence. I keep pushing myself, even though it was a very tough season for me, so I hope I can feel better and see what’s going to happen.”

World number one Aryna Sabalenka eased into the second round by defeating Canadian grand slam debutant Carson Branstine in straight sets.

The three-time major winner cruised through the opening set on Court One before securing a decisive break in game 11 of a closer second en route to a 6-1 7-5 success.

Belarusian Sabalenka, who missed last year’s championship due to a shoulder injury and has never been past the semi-finals, could meet British number one Emma Raducanu in round three.

“I’m super happy to be back, to be healthy and to compete at this beautiful tournament,” she said in her on-court interview.

“I was really depressed last year that I couldn’t feel this atmosphere and I’m super happy with the performance. I feel like I’m in a good place.”