LONDON — In a jaw-dropping display of dominance, Iga Swiatek claimed her first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam crown by annihilating Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just 57 minutes on Saturday.
The 24-year-old Polish eighth seed never gave her American opponent a chance, dictating play from the opening point and completing one of the most lopsided finals in the tournament’s recent history.
Swiatek’s win continues a remarkable trend at the All England Club — she becomes the eighth consecutive first-time women’s champion since Serena Williams lifted her final Wimbledon trophy in 2016.
Having reached the final at Bad Homburg two weeks prior, Swiatek’s transformation on grass has been rapid. While many top seeds fell early at SW19, the world No. 1 made an emphatic statement of intent throughout the fortnight, dropping only one set en route to the final.
Anisimova, the 13th seed, entered the match high on confidence after stunning Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals. But nerves got the better of her in the final, and Swiatek wasted no time capitalizing.
Under blazing sun on Centre Court, Swiatek broke in the opening game and raced to a 3-0 lead as Anisimova struggled to find rhythm. A double fault handed Swiatek the fourth game, and the American racked up 14 unforced errors as the set disappeared in just 25 minutes.
The second set offered no reprieve. Despite cheers from the crowd urging her on, Anisimova faltered again with another double fault and shaky backhand. Swiatek, unrelenting, served out the match with precision and composure.
At match point, she celebrated briefly before offering comfort to her crestfallen opponent.
Swiatek’s flawless performance not only earned her a maiden Wimbledon title but also cemented her status as the most dominant force in women’s tennis — winning all six Grand Slam finals she’s contested.
