Svetlana Anisimova faces a significant challenge against Iga Swiatek, absent her best game.
In a historic moment for women's tennis, Iga Swiatek has claimed her sixth Grand Slam title, becoming only the second woman in the Open Era to achieve a "double bagel" (6-0, 6-0) in a Grand Slam final. The Polish star defeated Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon final, marking a one-sided victory that was not short in terms of its impact.
The match, overseen by German referee Miriam Bley from Wuertzburg, ended in just 57 minutes, with Swiatek showing no mercy against her American opponent. Anisimova, who took home 1.52 million pounds in prize money despite the loss, struggled to handle the pressure of the big stage.
The second set, which lasted over an hour, was a stark contrast to the first. Anisimova made many unforced errors, while Swiatek maintained her dominance, demonstrating her prowess on all three surfaces—clay, hard court, and grass.
Amanda Anisimova's defeat marked her missed opportunity to secure her first Grand Slam victory. The American player, who scored 20 more points than Natallia Zvereva, who was on the receiving end of Steffi Graf's "double bagel" in 1988, had tears in her eyes during the final moments of the match.
Swiatek's victory at Wimbledon adds another significant milestone to her impressive career. She enters the top 10 of the WTA rankings for the first time on Monday. This win also marks her achievement of a Major title on all three surfaces, further cementing her status as a formidable force in women's tennis.
The 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in Grand Slam finals during the Open Era has occurred only twice, both times in women's finals. Steffi Graf was the first to accomplish this feat at Roland Garros in 1988, and now Swiatek joins her in this exclusive club.
It's worth noting that there is no record of such a scoreline in Grand Slam men's finals during the Open Era. Historical records show close but not double-bagel finals, and the 6-0, 6-0 double-bagel remains uniquely rare at this level.
The Wimbledon final between Swiatek and Anisimova was not the shortest in history, as the record is still held by Suzanne Lenglen from France, who defeated Molla Mallory in just 23 minutes in 1922. However, Swiatek's dominance in this match will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most memorable moments in women's tennis.
Sports had another significant moment as Iga Swiatek claimed her sixth Grand Slam title, making history in women's tennis. She once again demonstrated her dominance in tennis, this time at Wimbledon, where she defeated Amanda Anisimova to secure a "double bagel" in the final.
