Amanda Anisimova Pays Emotional Tribute to Mom After Losing Wimbledon Final to Iga Swiatek: 'The Most Selfless Person I’ve Ever Met'

Amanda Anisimova was in tears while paying tribute to her mother, Olga Anisimova, after her 6-0, 6-0 defeat to Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final they played on Saturday (July 12). She thanked her mother for everything she has done for her and for making the trip to London to watch her play.

Anisimova’s parents moved to the US from Russia before her birth so that her elder sister, Maria, who also played tennis, could have better opportunities. Maria inspired the 23-year-old to pick up the racket for her career.

The World No.12 turned pro on in 2016 and about seven years later, mental health issues forced her to take a break. She returned to tennis in 2024 and never looked back.

Anisimova reached her first and only final last year at the Canadian Open but failed to go past compatriot Jessica Pegula. But this season, thrice she has now progressed to a final, winning the Qatar Open and losing the Queen’s Club Championships (to Tatjana Maria) and Wimbledon. Later at the press conference after her defeat to Swiatek, Anisimova spoke more about her mom.

My mom has sacrificed so much. She’s literally done everything she can and more to get me to this point in my life. Same goes for my sister. She would do anything for her kids. She’s literally the most selfless person I’ve ever met. I’m a very lucky daughter to have her in my life. I was just trying to credit her as much as I could. I would not be in the position I’m in if not for my mom. She just means the world to me and more.

It was Anisimova’s first meeting head-to-head meeting with Swiatek in her first-ever Grand Slam final. The Pole has become only the second woman after Steffi Graf to clinch a Grand Slam title by handing the double bagel to her opponent in the final.

Swiatek has also become the youngest woman after 23-time singles Grand Slam champion Serena Williams to win Majors on all three surfaces. It was Swiatek’s first victory since her career’s fourth Roland Garros triumph last year.

Rennae Stubbs thinks hot conditions will help Jannik Sinner after Iga Swiatek’s win

Serena Williams’ former coach Rennae Stubbs thinks Iga Swiatek took advantage of the hot conditions in the Wimbledon final. Many thought the condition would benefit Amanda Anisimova as she lives in Miami but as per Stubbs, the weather made the courts bouncier which helped Swiatek, suggesting that it could help Jannik Sinner too during the men’s final, scheduled on Sunday (July 13).