The first-ever women's singles match was played at Wimbledon in the year 1884. It marked the beginning of women's singles competition at the prestigious tournament. The inaugural Wimbledon Championship took place at the All England Club in London, England, and featured a small field of 13 female players. The women's singles event was won by Maud Watson, who defeated her sister Lillian Watson in the final. The inclusion of women's singles at Wimbledon was a significant step towards gender equality in tennis, and it laid the foundation for the growth and recognition of women's tennis as a competitive sport.