‘This feels surreal’: Swiatek jubilant after blowing away Anisimova to win first Wimbledon title in 57 minutes
Swiatek has won all six of her Grand Slam final appearances
Iga Swiatek described her maiden Wimbledon title as “surreal” after a stunning 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova in Saturday’s final completed in just 57 minutes on Centre Court.
“I didn’t even dream about this because it felt too far away,” Swiatek said. “I feel like I am an experienced player, but I never expected this win. My team believed in me more than I did.”
The No. 8 seed claimed her first Grand Slam title on grass and sixth major overall, becoming the first woman since 1993 to win a Wimbledon final without dropping a single game. Known for her dominance on clay, Swiatek had never gone past the quarterfinals at SW19 before this year.
“There is no tournament like this,” she said. “This year I really enjoyed it and I enjoyed my game here. I’ll always remember the opening of champagne bottles between serves. It’s a sound that will keep me awake at night.”
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Anisimova: ‘I ran out of steam’
Anisimova, seeded 13th and competing in her first Grand Slam final, was unable to find her footing. The 22-year-old American committed 28 unforced errors and five double faults, managing just 20 points across two sets. Despite the scoreline, she remained gracious in defeat.
“Thank you Iga. You’re such an incredible player and it obviously showed today,” she said. “Getting to your first Wimbledon final and winning is so special. Well done to you and your team.”
Anisimova also expressed gratitude to the crowd who had supported her through her breakthrough run.
“You guys have carried me through this entire Championships,” she said. “Even though I ran out of gas a bit today, I wish I could have put in a better performance for you. I’ll never forget this experience and all of these memories.”
Swiatek’s win marks another milestone in a career that continues to evolve. While she has previously dominated on clay and hard courts, she now adds a Wimbledon title to her growing legacy.
“It seems super surreal,” Swiatek said. “But now I know it’s possible.”