Amanda Anisimova’s remarkable two-week journey at Wimbledon came to a heartbreaking end in the final. She was defeated by Iga Swiatek in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0, in one of the most lopsided women’s Grand Slam final defeats in the Open Era. Despite the heavy loss, Anisimova can take pride in her performances throughout the tournament.
After the match, Anisimova reflected on her experience and mentioned men’s finalists Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. She admired how they don’t make easy mistakes, a trait she aspires to incorporate into her own game.
Although the final didn’t go her way, Anisimova acknowledged that every match is different and she would continue learning from top players like Alcaraz and Sinner. Anisimova said in her Wimbledon press conference:
I feel like the last two weeks I’ve learned that you’re never gonna be perfect. Every match is different. I sensed myself getting down on myself… and when I look at players like Jannik or Carlos, who I look up to a lot, they don’t make easy mistakes. They don’t give almost anything to their opponents. I also reminded myself that nobody’s perfect.
The match against Swiatek was a tough one for Anisimova, as she struggled with 28 unforced errors in a contest that lasted just 57 minutes. Nothing seemed to go right for the American, but she showed resilience during her run to the final. She defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in straight sets and achieved a significant win over top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals.
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Despite the final setback, Anisimova can take confidence from her performances at Wimbledon. She proved her ability to compete at the highest level, and her strong results will give her confidence as she looks ahead to the US Open. Anisimova’s game has shown great improvement, and she is now positioned to build on this success in her upcoming tournaments.
American star Amanda Anisimova struggled to hold back tears after her disappointing first Grand Slam final, where she suffered a 6-0, 6-0 defeat to Iga Swiatek. While the result was a heavy blow, it will be offset by a substantial prize purse and a significant boost to her rankings. Despite the heavy loss, Anisimova’s career has seen positive growth, thanks in part to her performance at Wimbledon.
Swiatek’s flawless performance, which marked only the second double-bagel in Wimbledon history, is being hailed as one of the most dominant. The last time such a scoreline occurred was 114 years ago, when Dorothea Lambert Chambers defeated Dora Boothby. While the one-sided scoreline may not reflect the best of women’s tennis, the match will still be remembered for Swiatek’s brilliance.
The match also highlighted the equality in prize money at Grand Slam tournaments. Both players will be taking home substantial rewards for their efforts. Swiatek’s first Wimbledon title brings her a £3 million prize, while Anisimova will receive £1,520,000. Despite the emotional setback, Anisimova’s efforts were not in vain, as she earned recognition and reward.
Beyond the prize money, both players have gained crucial ranking points. Swiatek’s win marks her return to top form, earning her first title since her victory at the 2024 French Open. The ranking points secured at Wimbledon will be key in propelling both players to greater success in future tournaments.
The Wimbledon men’s singles final is set to feature a thrilling rematch between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, just over a month after their exciting French Open final. Sinner, already secured as the world No. 1, will extend his lead over Alcaraz, who is ranked No. 2.
The ATP Rankings have seen significant changes, with Alexander Zverev, Jack Draper, and Novak Djokovic all in close competition. The top 10 has seen slight shifts, with Taylor Fritz moving up after a strong performance and Djokovic defending a significant number of points from 2024.
Sinner’s path to the Wimbledon final guarantees he will further solidify his lead in the rankings, moving from 11,330 points to a projected 12,030 points if he wins. Alcaraz, currently at 8,600 points, will remain at 9,300 points even if he defends his title.
Meanwhile, Fritz’s impressive semi-final run will elevate him to a career-high world No. 4, while Ben Shelton’s quarter-final appearance will push him into the top 10 for the first time. Andrey Rublev also saw a significant rise, jumping four places back into the top 10.
The big winners in the rankings include Sinner, who has expanded his lead, and new career-highs for Shelton and Rublev. Several players further down the rankings, such as Flavio Cobolli and Cameron Norrie, also made notable gains.
Norrie, who reached the quarter-finals, will jump 18 places to No 43, while Brazilian teen star Thiago Seyboth Wild will debut in the top 50 at No 48 after a strong performance in his first Wimbledon main draw.
However, there were some big losers in the rankings, notably Daniil Medvedev, who suffered a shocking first-round loss and will drop five spots to No 14. Tommy Paul, another casualty, will fall to No. 16 after a second-round exit. Other notable drops include Ugo Humbert, who is set to drop five places to No. 23, and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who will fall nine places to No. 45.
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