Iga Swiatek Makes Polish History by Dismantling Amanda Anisimova in Most Lopsided Wimbledon Final in History

Before this final, Swiatek became the first Polish player after Agnieszka Radwanska to reach the Wimbledon championship clash. She has also now become the youngest woman since Serena Williams to win on all surfaces. Williams had achieved this in 2002.

It was their first meeting on the tour. Prior to facing the Pole, the 23-year-old knocked out World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets, stopping her from progressing to the Wimbledon final for the first time, and registered her first-ever win over a No.1 player.

Swiatek stormed past Belinda Bencic in the last four, registering a bagel in the tournament for the first time. The only time Swiatek dropped a set was against Caty McNally in the second round.

The 24-year-old has also become the third player in the Open Era to win their first six Major finals following Margaret Court and Monica Seles. It was also her 100th Grand Slam win.

Iga Swiatek wins her first title of the season at Wimbledon

Who would have thought that Iga Swiatek would be ending her trophy drought at Wimbledon- the tournament she has even never dreamed of winning? Since lifting her fourth Roland Garros title last year, Swiatek had been making deep runs in the tournament she played but titles eluded her.

Honestly, I didn’t even dream because (laughs)…for me, it was way too far. I feel like I am already an experienced player but after winning the Slams before, I never really expected this one. So I want to thank my team because I feel like they believed in me more than I did. And I want to thank my coach, who joined this year, obviously with ups and downs…right now, we showed everybody that it’s working.

Iga Swiatek said during the trophy presentation

Before Wimbledon, she played in the Bad Homburg Open final– her first on grass as well as her first final since her 2024 Roland Garros victory. But Jessica Pegula denied her the win.

Amanda Anisimova too, was chasing her first grass-court title. Before Wimbledon, she lost the final of the Queen’s Club Championships to Tatjana Maria. At SW19, she progressed to her first-ever Grand Slam final.

You’re such an incredible player. It obviously showed today. You’ve been such an inspiration to me. An unbelievable athlete. You’ve had such an incredible two weeks here. Getting to the final of your first Wimbledon and winning the championship, it’s so special.

Amanda Anisimova said during the trophy presentation

Before this year, both Swiatek and Anisimova were quarterfinalists in the grass-court Major. The victory over Anisimova was also Swiatek’s 100th career Grand Slam match win.

Swiatek has moved to the No.3 spot on the live rankings table, removing Pegula. Anisimova has achieved her career-best ranking as she will start next week as a World No.7 player.