LONDON — Poland's Iga Swiatek delivered a masterclass in dominance on Saturday, crushing American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in a ruthless 49-minute display to claim her maiden Wimbledon title. The world No. 1 became the first woman since Steffi Graf in 1992 to win a Wimbledon final without dropping a game, cementing her status as the sport's most formidable force.
Swiatek's victory marks her fifth Grand Slam title and completes a career Grand Slam, adding Wimbledon to her previous triumphs at Roland Garros (2020, 2022, 2023) and the US Open (2022). The 23-year-old is now the youngest player to achieve the feat since Serena Williams in 2003. "This is the most special moment of my career," Swiatek said during the trophy ceremony, fighting back tears. "Wimbledon was always the dream, and to win it like this... I can't even process it."
A Demolition Job from the First Ball
From the opening game, Swiatek imposed her relentless baseline game, exploiting Anisimova's visible nerves. The American, playing in her first major final, committed 23 unforced errors to Swiatek's 4. Key factors in Swiatek's dominance:
- Swiatek won 89% of first-serve points (24/27)
- Converted 6/7 break points while facing none
- Hit 18 winners to Anisimova's 5
Anisimova, who had upset defending champion Elena Rybakina in the semifinals, appeared overwhelmed by the occasion. "Iga was just too good today," the 22-year-old admitted. "She didn't give me any rhythm. Every time I tried to attack, she had an answer."
Tactical Brilliance Under Pressure
Serve Placement
Swiatek's serve, often considered her weakest shot, became a weapon. She placed 72% of first serves within 6 inches of the lines, denying Anisimova any opportunity to attack. "I worked for months on hitting my spots under pressure," Swiatek revealed. "Today, everything clicked."
Forehand Dominance
The Polish star's inside-out forehand proved particularly devastating, winning 14 of 16 points when directing traffic to Anisimova's backhand. ESPN's Chris Evert noted during commentary: "This might be the most complete performance I've seen from Iga. She's playing chess while everyone else plays checkers."
Historical Context of the "Double Bagel"
Swiatek's 6-0, 6-0 victory marks just the third time in Open Era history that a Wimbledon women's final ended in a double bagel:
- Billie Jean King d. Evonne Goolagong (1974)
- Martina Navratilova d. Andrea Jaeger (1983)
- Iga Swiatek d. Amanda Anisimova (2024)
The last player to win any Grand Slam final without dropping a game was Rafael Nadal at the 2008 French Open (vs. Roger Federer). Swiatek's coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski, called it "a perfect storm of preparation meeting opportunity."
What This Means for the WTA Landscape
With this victory, Swiatek extends her lead atop the rankings to 3,215 points over No. 2 Coco Gauff. More significantly, she becomes the first player since Serena Williams (2015) to hold three Grand Slam titles simultaneously (2023 French Open, 2023 US Open, 2024 Wimbledon).
Former champion Venus Williams weighed in on Twitter: "When someone wins like that, it's not just about the opponent having a bad day. It's about one player transcending the sport. Iga did that today."
Looking Ahead
Swiatek will attempt to complete the calendar Grand Slam at the US Open, where she's the two-time defending champion. No woman has achieved the feat since Steffi Graf in 1988. "I'm not thinking about records," Swiatek insisted. "I just want to keep improving every match."
For Anisimova, the defeat stings but signals progress after her 2022 mental health break. "I'll learn from this," she promised. "Next time, I'll be ready."
As the Wimbledon curtains closed, Swiatek's performance left no doubt: women's tennis has entered the Swiatek Era. Her combination of tactical intelligence, physical endurance, and mental toughness has created a gap that rivals are struggling to bridge. The question now isn't whether she'll win more Slams, but how many records will fall along the way.