Wimbledon 2025: Anisimova to Face Świątek in Historic Women’s Final

American Amanda Anisimova and Poland’s Iga Świątek will battle for their first Wimbledon title in Saturday’s women’s singles final, following two contrasting semi-final victories at the All England Club.

Anisimova booked her place in the final after a hard-fought 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, a match that lasted over two hours and showcased the American’s grit, composure, and renewed form.

The win marks a defining moment in the 23-year-old’s career, coming 18 months after returning from an extended break to prioritize her mental health. Once a rising teenage star, Anisimova is now rewriting her narrative at the sport’s highest stage.

“I’m just going to go out and enjoy every moment,” she said in her post-match press conference. “Iga is such an unbelievable player. She’s been an inspiration to me, so it’s going to be super special competing against her.”

The two have not faced each other on the professional tour, with their last meeting coming as juniors.

“A lot of people told me I’d never make it back to the top if I took that much time away,” Anisimova reflected. “So just being able to prove that you can still achieve big things when you prioritize your well-being — that’s incredibly special to me.”

Świątek in Cruise Control

In stark contrast to Anisimova’s tense semifinal, Świątek stormed past Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 in just 72 minutes, producing one of her most dominant performances on grass.

Despite being a five-time Grand Slam champion, Świątek had never advanced beyond the fourth round at Wimbledon before this year and has often struggled on the surface.

That trend has been broken emphatically. The Pole, known for her clay-court prowess, is now riding a wave of confidence, serving with purpose and dictating play with ease.

“Honestly, I never even dreamt it was possible for me to play a Wimbledon final,” she admitted on court. “I thought I had experienced everything on the court, but I hadn’t experienced playing well on grass — that’s the first time.”

The 24-year-old added, “I’m serving really well and I feel really confident, so I’m just going for it. For sure, it’s working.”

Saturday’s Final: A First for Both

Both Anisimova and Świątek will be playing in their first Wimbledon final, though Świątek enters with a significant edge in Grand Slam experience, having won all five of her previous major finals.

For Anisimova, the final represents a remarkable comeback and a career breakthrough. For Świątek, it’s a chance to complete the rare feat of winning Grand Slams on clay, hard court, and now potentially grass.

Their clash on Centre Court promises to be a compelling mix of power, resilience, and emotion as two unlikely finalists — each with a point to prove — vie for the sport’s most prestigious prize.