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Swiatek Blanks Anisimova in 57-Minute Final to Claim Maiden Wimbledon Title

Swiatek’s double-bagel masterclass crowns her as the first Polish Wimbledon singles champion, propelling her toward a career-high ranking.

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 12, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates on the balcony with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Jul 12, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Iga Swiatek of Poland and Amanda Anisimova of the United States at the net after the women’s singles final on day 13 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 12, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final at Wimbledon against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 12, 2025 Winner Poland's Iga Swiatek poses with the trophy alongside runner up Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. after the women's singles final REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Overview

  • The match lasted just 57 minutes and marked the first 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in a Wimbledon final in the Open Era.
  • Swiatek secured her first grass-court major and sixth Grand Slam title overall.
  • She notched her 100th Grand Slam match win in her 120th appearance, the fastest to reach that milestone since Serena Williams in 2004.
  • Anisimova reached her first major final after upsetting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals and will enter the top ten despite the one-sided defeat.
  • Swiatek is set to rise to world No. 3 on Monday, reinforcing her status among the sport’s elite.