Iga Swiatek Claims Historic Wimbledon Title with 6-0, 6-0 Victory Over Amanda Anisimova
Iga Swiatek wins her first Wimbledon title, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0, marking a historic victory without dropping a game in the final.
Overview
- Iga Swiatek won her first Wimbledon title with a historic 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova, marking her sixth Grand Slam title.
- Amanda Anisimova, who upset the world number one in the semifinals, struggled against Swiatek, making 28 unforced errors in the final.
- Swiatek's victory is notable as she did not drop a single game, a feat not achieved in over a century at Wimbledon.
- Anisimova, a former top player, expressed gratitude to her mother after the match, reflecting on her challenging journey back to the finals.
- Despite her impressive run, Anisimova faces challenges ahead, including failing to qualify for Wimbledon 2024 due to her current ranking.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the match as a historic yet lopsided event, emphasizing Anisimova's struggles and emotional response. They highlight her past achievements and challenges, suggesting a narrative of resilience despite the defeat. The tone reflects a mix of admiration for Swiatek's dominance and sympathy for Anisimova's journey.
"Just participating in a Grand Slam final — after eliminating No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, to boot — represented quite a success for Anisimova, a 23-year-old who was born in New Jersey and grew up in Florida from age 3."
NBC News"Just participating in a Grand Slam final — after eliminating No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, to boot — represented quite a success for Anisimova, a 23-year-old who was born in New Jersey and grew up in Florida from age 3."
Associated Press"Not only is Swiatek now the champion of the All England Club, she did it with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova on Saturday in the first women’s final at the tournament in 114 years in which one player failed to claim a single game."
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FAQ
The match lasted just 57 minutes, with Iga Swiatek winning 6-0, 6-0.
Steffi Graf is the only other woman to have achieved a double bagel in a Grand Slam final, doing so at the 1988 French Open. Iga Swiatek is the first to do so at Wimbledon in the Open Era.
Iga Swiatek has a perfect 6-0 record in Grand Slam finals, winning all six major finals she has contested.
Iga Swiatek had not previously reached a Wimbledon final before 2025. Her 2025 final was her first and she did not lose a single game in the championship match.
Amanda Anisimova failed to qualify for Wimbledon in 2024 due to her ranking, making her run to the 2025 final unexpected. After the final, she expressed gratitude to her mother and reflected on her challenging journey back to the top level of tennis.
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