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Iga Swiatek Wins ‘This’ Astonishing Prize Money After Winning her First Wimbledon Title

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Fahad Hamid | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 6:21 PM ET

Iga Swiatek‘s victory at Wimbledon not only marked her first title at the prestigious tournament but also boosted her career with a £3 million prize. Her stunning performance, which included a 6-0, 6-0 triumph over Amanda Anisimova, has propelled her back into the top ranks of women’s tennis.

After slipping to No. 8 in the WTA rankings following a loss at the French Open, Swiatek has now climbed to No. 3. Her Wimbledon win has been a major confidence boost, marking her first title since her 2024 French Open victory.

The win also brought significant ranking points, enhancing Swiatek’s chances in future tournaments. The prize money and ranking boost have solidified her return to form, following a period of uncertainty after her French Open defeat. It was a remarkable turnaround, one that surprised even Swiatek herself.

The match’s outcome was emotionally tough for Amanda Anisimova. She couldn’t hold back tears after a painful defeat in her first Grand Slam final. Despite the lopsided scoreline, Anisimova’s achievements throughout the tournament were substantial. Her run to the final was a career milestone, and the loss will still come with significant rewards.

Anisimova will take home £1,520,000 in prize money, which will surely help soften the sting of her defeat. Additionally, the ranking points she earned from the tournament will give her a major boost, propelling her into the Top 10 for the first time in her career. Despite the disappointment of the final, Anisimova’s future in the sport looks promising.

Iga Swiatek makes history at Wimbledon

Eighth seed Iga Swiatek’s dominant performance in the Wimbledon women’s singles final shocked many, as she defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just 57 minutes. This remarkable victory marked the second 6-0, 6-0 Grand Slam final win in the Open Era, making Swiatek the first woman to win a Wimbledon final without dropping a game. Her perfect 6-0 record in Grand Slam finals further cemented her status as one of the sport’s elite players.

Swiatek now tops a list of the most dominant Wimbledon finals. The third spot on the list includes Petra Kvitova’s 6-3, 6-0 win over Eugenie Bouchard in 2014, where Kvitova dropped only three games. The same number of games were lost in the 1983 final, where Martina Navratilova defeated Andrea Jaeger 6-0, 6-3. Additionally, Steffi Graf’s 6-2, 6-1 win over Monica Seles in 1992 also saw only three games dropped.

Before Swiatek’s achievement, the most one-sided final in terms of games dropped was Billie Jean King’s 6-0, 6-1 victory over Evonne Goolagong in 1975. King’s triumph took only 38 minutes, marking the quickest and most dominant final in terms of games lost until now.

Swiatek’s win over Anisimova has now redefined the standard for Wimbledon finals. Her 6-0, 6-0 victory, which included breaking her opponent’s serve six times and never facing a break point on her own serve, is the first double bagel at Wimbledon since 1911. It’s also just the second such win in the Open Era, following Steffi Graf’s famous 1988 French Open victory.

Iga Swiatek secures first Wimbledon title

Polish star Iga Swiatek claimed her first Wimbledon title in just 57 minutes, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0. This victory marked her sixth Grand Slam title and improved her perfect 6-0 record in major finals. It also marked her 100th career Grand Slam match win, with a 100-20 record in main draw matches since her debut in 2019.

Swiatek’s performance was remarkable, starting with a 6-0 opening set, the first in a women’s singles final at Wimbledon since 1983. Back then, Martina Navratilova defeated Andrea Jaeger 6-0, 6-3. Prior to that, the 1973-75 Wimbledon finals saw similar first-set results, including Billie Jean King’s 6-0, 7-5 win over Chris Evert in 1973.

Although Anisimova showed signs of resistance early in the second set, including a 90-mph forehand winner that brought the score to 30-30 while Swiatek served at 6-0, 1-0, it wasn’t enough to shift the momentum. Swiatek continued to dominate, ultimately winning the match in straight sets.

Swiatek’s victory places her in an exclusive group, joining Steffi Graf as one of the few players to win a major final without dropping a game. Graf achieved the same feat in the 1988 French Open final, defeating Natasha Zvereva 6-0, 6-0.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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