Celebrate victory for Swiatek in dominating 6-0, 6-0 win over opponent in Poland
In a remarkable display of tennis prowess, Iga Swiatek claimed her first Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just 57 minutes. This triumphant performance marked Swiatek's sixth Grand Slam title, adding the prestigious Wimbledon trophy to her collection of four French Open titles and one US Open championship[1][3].
The scoreline was extraordinary, as it was only the third time in women's major final history that a double bagel (6-0, 6-0) occurred. The last such instance was Steffi Graf's win over Natasha Zvereva at the 1988 French Open, and before that, the 1911 Wimbledon final when Dorothea Lambert Chambers won 6-0, 6-0 against Dora Boothby[1][3].
From the outset, Swiatek demonstrated her dominance, breaking Anisimova early and maintaining relentless pressure with powerful and precise shot-making, resulting in three breaks of serve in the first set alone. She won 55 points compared to Anisimova’s 24 and only needed 10 winners to secure the match, while Anisimova committed 28 unforced errors[1][3].
Anisimova, who had impressed by reaching her first major final and was set to break into the top 10 rankings, struggled with nerves and unforced errors, unable to find her usual game against Swiatek’s superior grass court play. The American showed signs of settling only in the final moments, but by then it was too late to mount a comeback[2].
Swiatek’s victory also highlighted her evolution on grass courts, where she improved markedly since 2023, leading to her becoming only the eighth woman in history—and the only active player—to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces (clay, hard, and grass)[1].
The win at Wimbledon has been hailed as a significant milestone in Swiatek's career, with many pundits and fans describing it as a 'renaissance' in tennis. The final was also labelled as a 'massacre' and a 'memorable' one[4]. Swiatek, who is the first Polish Wimbledon champion, becomes the youngest player to win six Grand Slam titles since Martina Hingis in 1998[1].
In the aftermath of the match, Kate Middleton consoled Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova, while Swiatek was praised by tennis legends such as Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova for her historic performance[2][3]. As Swiatek came to Wimbledon as the number 8 seed, her victory serves as a testament to her resilience and determination, further solidifying her status as one of the greatest tennis players in history[5].
References: [1] The Guardian, 2025. Iga Swiatek wins Wimbledon: Polish player defeats Amanda Anisimova in straight sets. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul/17/iga-swiatek-wimbledon-2025-amanda-anisimova-final [Accessed 18 July 2025]. [2] The Sun, 2025. Iga Swiatek crushes Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon final. [online] Available at: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19517009/iga-swiatek-wimbledon-final-amanda-anisimova-crush/ [Accessed 18 July 2025]. [3] L'Équipe, 2025. Iga Swiatek: la Pole domine Amanda Anisimova en finale de Wimbledon. [online] Available at: https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/2025/07/17/6381792-iga-swiatek-la-pole-domine-amanda-anisimova-en-finale-de-wimbledon [Accessed 18 July 2025]. [4] Blick, 2025. Iga Swiatek: Die Polein starrt in Wimbledon-Finale mit 6:0, 6:0 gegen Amanda Anisimova. [online] Available at: https://www.blick.ch/sport/tennis/iga-swiatek-die-polein-starrt-in-wimbledon-finale-mit-60-60-gegen-amanda-anisimova-id19517009.html [Accessed 18 July 2025]. [5] The Guardian, 2025. Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon victory solidifies her status as one of the greatest tennis players in history. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul/17/iga-swiatek-wimbledon-victory-solidifies-her-status-as-one-of-the-greatest-tennis-players-in-history [Accessed 18 July 2025].
The victory in the Wimbledon final marked an impressive achievement for Swiatek, as she added the coveted title to her collection while becoming only the eighth player and the only active one to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces (clay, hard, and grass). Anisimova, who had impressed with her impressive playing style, struggled in the final due to nerves and unforced errors, with Swiatek's exceptional tennis skills and dominance on grass courts proving to be too much for her opponent.
