‘A Dream Come True’ — Iga Swiatek with historic win basks in Wimbledon glory
First Polish woman to ever win a Wimbledon defeats American Amanda Anisimova in just 57 minutes — in the most one-sided women’s final the tournament has seen in over a century; becomes first woman since 1911 to win a Wimbledon final without conceding a single game
In a display of sheer dominance and emotional fulfillment, Poland’s Iga Swiatek claimed her first-ever Wimbledon title on Saturday, defeating American Amanda Anisimova in just 57 minutes. The 24-year-old produced a near-perfect performance, storming to a 6-0, 6-0 victory — a ‘double bagel’ — in the most one-sided women’s final the tournament has seen in over a century.
In a display of sheer dominance and emotional fulfillment, Poland’s Iga Swiatek claimed her first-ever Wimbledon title on Saturday, defeating American Amanda Anisimova in just 57 minutes. The 24-year-old produced a near-perfect performance, storming to a 6-0, 6-0 victory — a ‘double bagel’ — in the most one-sided women’s final the tournament has seen in over a century, reports dw.com
Ranked world number 4 and previously renowned for her dominance on clay courts, Swiatek surprised critics and fans alike with her comfort and precision on Wimbledon’s iconic grass. Her commanding presence on Centre Court was matched only by the emotion that poured from her in the aftermath of the win.
“It seems super surreal,” Swiatek said, clutching her gleaming trophy. “I didn’t even dream of this. For me, Wimbledon was always too far away. I’ve won Slams before, but I never thought this one would come. This year, something changed. I really enjoyed it, and I feel I’ve finally figured it out on grass.”
She smiled while recalling the unusual yet vivid sensory detail that will stay with her — “the sound of champagne bottles popping between serves. It’s something I’ll always remember. It’ll keep me awake at night.”
Swiatek also made national history as the first Polish woman to ever win a Wimbledon singles title in the Open era, a moment of deep pride for her homeland and for her personally as she stood beaming on court with the prestigious Venus Rosewater Dish.
Across the net, Amanda Anisimova — playing in her first Grand Slam final — was left devastated. The 22-year-old American, who had stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, never recovered from a shaky start. Nerves appeared to consume her as unforced errors piled up and Swiatek remained relentless.
An emotional Anisimova addressed the crowd after the match, she said, “Today wasn’t my day, but I’m proud to have made it this far. I know I didn’t have enough today, but I’ll keep putting in the work. I believe in myself and hope to come back stronger. I hope one day, I’ll be lifting that trophy.”
While heartbreak lingered for Anisimova, the evening belonged to Swiatek — a champion who not only made history but touched hearts with her humility, resilience, and belief. From the red clay of Paris to the green lawns of London, her evolution is complete, and her legacy is only just beginning.
The attention now shifts to men’s final, where Italy’s Jannik Sinner will take on Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz today in what promises to be another thrilling chapter in this unforgettable Wimbledon fortnight.
