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Iga Swiatek Defends Wimbledon Double‑Bagel, Plans to Trim 2026 Calendar

A taxing 80‑match season, plus the pressure of Wimbledon, prompted her to adjust 2026 plans.

Overview

  • Swiatek reiterated she had no intention of conceding games in the Wimbledon final, saying she was fully locked in and did not want to give points for free.
  • The 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova was the first women’s Wimbledon final with that scoreline since 1911.
  • She acknowledged being stressed by the Centre Court occasion even as she delivered the most decisive performance of her grass‑court career.
  • Finishing 2025 ranked world No. 2 after a tour‑high 80 matches, she says she will likely skip a couple of events in 2026 to prioritize practice and technique.
  • As a new singles champion and honorary All England Club member, she joked about remembering her badge after Roger Federer was once turned away without his card.