Iga Swiatek Wins First Wimbledon Title with Historic 6-0, 6-0 Victory Over Amanda Anisimova

In a breathtaking display of dominance, World No.4 Iga Swiatek captured her first Wimbledon title with a historic 6-0, 6-0 demolition of 13th-seeded Amanda Anisimova on Centre Court, London. The one-sided final, completed in just 57 minutes, marked a significant milestone in tennis history—it became the first women's Wimbledon final in the Open Era (post-1968 era when Grand Slam tournaments allowed professional players to compete) to be won without the champion dropping a single game. The feat hasn’t been accomplished at Wimbledon since 1911, and Swiatek now joins tennis legend Steffi Graf, who similarly defeated Natalia Zvereva 6-0, 6-0 in the 1988 French Open final, as the only women in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam final without losing a single game.

Swiatek’s sixth Grand Slam title adds to her already impressive legacy and represents her 100th Grand Slam match victory, achieved in just 120 matches—making her the fastest woman to reach that milestone since Serena Williams in 2004. At 24 years old, she also becomes the first Polish player—male or female—to win a Wimbledon singles title, further solidifying her place in tennis history. This triumph makes Swiatek the youngest player since Serena Williams in 2002 to win Grand Slam titles on all three major surfaces: clay, hard court, and now grass.

The road to the final was not without its challenges. Swiatek had reached the grass-court final at Bad Homburg just two weeks prior and carried her strong form into Wimbledon, dropping just one set en route to the final. Her opponent, Amanda Anisimova, had impressed by eliminating World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, raising expectations for a competitive final. However, the pressure of the moment appeared to overwhelm Anisimova, who started nervously in the hot conditions of Centre Court. She was broken in the opening game and quickly fell behind 2-0. Despite briefly settling in her next service game, she faltered with a double fault, allowing Swiatek to surge ahead 3-0. By the time the first set ended in just 25 minutes, Anisimova had won only six points on her serve and made 14 unforced errors—mistakes that are not directly forced by the opponent’s play, usually due to nerves or misjudgment.

The second set continued in the same vein, as Swiatek maintained relentless intensity. Anisimova’s struggles worsened with another double fault in the third game, leading to another break. Even the support of the sympathetic Centre Court crowd couldn’t turn the tide. Swiatek closed out the match with poise and power, celebrating her win before consoling the visibly emotional Anisimova, who left the court briefly before returning for the trophy presentation.

In a heartwarming post-match moment, Swiatek ran to greet her support team in the stands, where Hollywood actress Courteney Cox, famous for her role in the hit show FRIENDS, was also present. A known fan of the show, Swiatek shared a brief hug with Cox—an interaction that quickly went viral on social media. Swiatek had previously met Cox and expressed her admiration for the long-running American sitcom.

Reflecting on the win, Swiatek said during the trophy presentation: “I never expected to win this title. It’s amazing and I’m going to enjoy this moment. It seems super surreal. I want to thank my team for their trust and support. It’s really amazing—see you all next year.” Her victory also extends a unique trend at Wimbledon, as she becomes the eighth consecutive first-time women’s champion at the All England Club since Serena Williams last lifted the trophy there in 2016.

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