Swiatek Serves Up Wimbledon BLANK Total Domination in Historic Shutout!

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Swiatek Wins Wimbledon Title in Dominant Display

Iga Swiatek has etched her name into Wimbledon history, securing her first title at the prestigious tournament and her sixth major championship overall. In a stunning display of skill and dominance, the 24-year-old Pole overwhelmed American Amanda Anisimova with a 6-0, 6-0 victory on Saturday. The match, which lasted a mere 57 minutes, marked the first women's final at Wimbledon in 114 years where one player failed to win a single game.

Swiatek's triumph adds Wimbledon to her impressive collection of Grand Slam titles, which already includes four French Open trophies and one US Open. This victory solidifies her status as one of the most dominant players in women's tennis today.

Key highlights of Swiatek's historic win:

  • Improved to 6-0 in major finals.
  • Became the eighth woman in history – and the only active player – to win a major title on all three court surfaces (clay, grass, and hard).
  • Finished with a commanding 55-24 edge in total points.

Anisimova, despite her best efforts, struggled throughout the match, committing 28 unforced errors. Swiatek's consistent pressure and clinical execution proved too much for the young American.

A Rare "Double Bagel"

This match marked only the third time in women's major final history that a "double bagel" (6-0, 6-0 score) has occurred. The previous instances were:

  • 1988 French Open: Steffi Graf defeated Natasha Zvereva
  • 1911 Wimbledon: Dorothea Lambert Chambers defeated Dora Boothby

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, graced the occasion with her presence, sitting in the Royal Box and participating in the post-match ceremony.

"Honestly I didn't even dream, because for me it was too far ... I feel like I'm already an experienced player, but I never really expected this one," Swiatek expressed during the ceremony, acknowledging the magnitude of her achievement and thanking her team for their unwavering support.

Swiatek's Milestone Achievements:

  • The victory was her 100th major match win, achieved in just 120 career Grand Slam matches.
  • She is the fastest woman to reach 100 major match wins since Serena Williams, who achieved it in 116 matches at the 2004 US Open.
  • It ended a year-long title drought, her last victory being at Roland-Garros in June 2024.

Statistical Dominance:

  • 6-0 in major finals; ties Monica Seles for the longest major final win streak to start a career in the Open era.
  • 100th major match win (120 matches); the fastest woman to reach 100 major match wins since Serena Williams (116 matches).
  • Second player in Open era to win their 100th major match in a final, joining Andy Murray (2012 US Open).
  • 8th woman in tennis history to win a major on all three surfaces (clay, grass, hard).
  • 24 years old; the 2nd woman since 1995 to win 6 majors before turning 25, joining Serena Williams (7).
  • 32 6-0 bagel sets won in majors; 3rd most among active women.
  • 9th straight different Wimbledon women's singles champion.

While Swiatek celebrated her triumph, Anisimova, who had previously eliminated No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, was visibly emotional, sitting on the sidelines in tears.

Swiatek, a former junior champion at Wimbledon in 2018, had never progressed beyond the quarterfinals in the main draw before this year. Her only other final on grass was as a runner-up at a tune-up event in Germany prior to Wimbledon.

"I was really competing throughout the whole two weeks ... I just trusted the process and things my coach wanted me to do on grass," Swiatek shared with ESPN, highlighting her strategic approach and unwavering belief in her abilities.

Despite spending much of 2022, 2023, and 2024 at No. 1 in the WTA rankings, Swiatek was seeded No. 8 at Wimbledon after a year without a title. She also faced a setback last year with a one-month doping ban, later attributed to inadvertent exposure to a contaminated medical product.

Anisimova, who was a semifinalist at the 2019 French Open at the age of 17, has faced her own challenges, including a mental health break from the tour a few years ago. She will, however, break into the top 10 in the rankings next week.

Iga Swiatek's dominant victory at Wimbledon is a testament to her exceptional talent, unwavering determination, and remarkable resilience. Her performance not only secures her place among the greats but also inspires aspiring athletes worldwide. It will be fascinating to see what she accomplishes next.


Tags: Iga Swiatek, Wimbledon, Tennis, Grand Slam, Amanda Anisimova, Double Bagel, Steffi Graf, Women's Tennis, Polish Tennis, Major Championship

Source: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/45724291/iga-swiatek-dominates-amanda-anisimova-win-wimbledon-2025-title

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