Iga Swiatek Makes Wimbledon History with Flawless 6-0, 6-0 Victory Over Amanda Anisimova
LONDON (AP) — For years, Wimbledon was the one Grand Slam that seemed out of reach for Iga Swiatek. The grass never felt quite right. But all of that changed on Saturday — and in emphatic fashion.
Swiatek not only captured her first Wimbledon title, but did so with historic dominance, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in a 57-minute final that stunned Centre Court. It marked the first time in 114 years that a women’s singles final at Wimbledon ended with a player failing to win a single game.
“It feels super surreal,” said Swiatek, the 24-year-old from Poland, who is now a perfect 6-0 in major finals.
With the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, watching from the Royal Box and presenting the trophies, Swiatek delivered a performance of poise and precision. She won 55 of the 79 points played, needing just 10 winners as Anisimova crumbled under pressure, committing 28 unforced errors.
“I honestly didn’t even dream of this,” Swiatek said. “It just felt too far away. I’ve won Slams before, but this one… I didn’t think it was possible.”
Saturday’s result makes Swiatek the eighth consecutive first-time women’s champion at Wimbledon, but few could have predicted the level of dominance she displayed. It was also her first career title on grass and her first tournament win in over a year, since taking the Roland-Garros crown in June 2024.
Anisimova, 23, was playing in her first Grand Slam final and had looked impressive throughout the tournament — even defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. Just 12 days earlier, she had herself posted a 6-0, 6-0 win in the opening round. But the final proved to be a completely different challenge.
“You’re such an incredible player,” Anisimova said to Swiatek during the trophy ceremony. “You’ve been an inspiration to me — just an unbelievable athlete.”
Despite the crushing loss, Anisimova’s story remains a powerful one. Once hailed as a teenage prodigy, she stepped away from tennis two years ago to focus on her mental health. Just last year, she failed to qualify for Wimbledon, ranked 189th in the world. Now, she’s projected to break into the top 10 for the first time.
In an emotional moment, Anisimova thanked her mother, who flew in for the final — a rare appearance due to long-held superstitions.
“My mom is the most selfless person I know,” she said through tears. “She’s done everything to get me here. Thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of flying in.”
Then, with a smile through the sadness, she joked, “It’s definitely not why I lost today.”
Swiatek’s journey to this title has also had its share of obstacles. Seeded No. 8 despite holding the No. 1 ranking for most of 2022–2024, she had never been past the Wimbledon quarterfinals. She also served a one-month suspension in 2024 after a doping violation was traced back to a contaminated medical product.
But all of that was behind her on Saturday, as she cemented her legacy with one of the most dominant performances in Grand Slam final history.
“No matter what happened today,” Swiatek told Anisimova, “you should be proud of the work you’re doing.”
As Swiatek climbed into the stands to celebrate with her team, Anisimova remained seated courtside, holding back tears — the emotions of a breakthrough run, and a day that didn’t go her way.
But for Swiatek, the grass is no longer unfamiliar territory. It's home to yet another trophy — and perhaps the most meaningful one yet.