Iga Świątek delivered a performance for the ages on July 12, 2025, obliterating Amanda Anisimova 6‑0, 6‑0 in the Wimbledon final to claim her first title at the All England Club. In just 57 minutes, the 24‑year‑old Pole completed one of the most dominant Grand Slam finals in over a century.
Despite being seeded eighth, Świątek showed nothing but relentless precision and composure, breaking Anisimova multiple times in both sets and conceding only 24 points all match—winning 55 out of 79 total points. The scoreline marked the first double-bagel in a women’s Wimbledon final since Dorothea Lambert Chambers in 1911, and only the second in the Open Era after Steffi Graf’s 1988 feat at Roland Garros.
By raising the Venus Rosewater Dish, Świątek became the first Polish Wimbledon singles champion and secured her sixth Grand Slam crown. She also became the eighth woman in Open Era history to win major titles on all three surfaces—clay, hard, and grass—and the youngest since Serena Williams in 2002 to do so.
Her flawless major-final record now stands at 6–0, tying Monica Seles for the longest unbeaten streak in Grand Slam finals (by a woman) at the start of a career—only Roger Federer has 7‑0. Świątek’s 100th Grand Slam match win came in just her 120th main-draw appearance, the fastest to reach that milestone since Serena Williams in 2004
Amanda Anisimova, playing in her first major final at age 23, entered the event off a rung-back run from mental-health challenges. While her journey to the final—including a semi-final upset over top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka—was remarkable, she struggled to withstand Świątek’s unfaltering pace and consistency. She committed 28 unforced errors and never settled into a rhythm.
Following the match, Anisimova described the experience as emotionally and physically draining: “I didn’t have enough today … I hope to be back again one day.” Despite the setback, the runner-up status and her jump into the top 10—projected to No. 7 following the tournament—represent major career milestones.
Świątek, reflecting on her victory, called it “surreal,” expressing gratitude to her team—particularly coach Wim Fissette—and pointing to a season-long journey of hard work culminating in this moment. Her win also ended a 13‑month title drought, the last coming at Roland Garros in June 2024.
Political figures and fans in Poland flooded social media with congratulations. President Andrzej Duda hailed the triumph as a moment of national pride, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared a tongue‑in‑cheek image referencing Świątek’s cheat‑meal of pasta and strawberries.
Historians and analysts quickly noted the broader significance: a clean-sheet final in just the second-ever women’s Grand Slam final to end 6‑0, 6‑0, and a signal that Świątek’s adaptability on grass has matured into strategic brilliance. Her once-doubted grass‑court game is now firmly established.
As Wimbledon closed, the tennis world turned its gaze to the upcoming US Open. Świątek, now missing only the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam, stands at the top of her form. Anisimova, resilient despite the heartbreak, has proven her potential on the biggest stage. Whether Świątek’s supremacy holds or new challengers rise, July 12, 2025, Centre Court will be remembered as the afternoon when an unforgiving champion carved her legacy in the history books.
