Iga Swiatek made history at Wimbledon on Saturday, dismantling Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to claim her first title at the All England Club and deliver the first “double bagel” in a women’s singles final for over a century.
The 23-year-old Pole ended a year-long title drought in stunning fashion, routing the American in just 57 minutes on a stunned Centre Court. It marked only the second time in Wimbledon history that a women’s final has finished 6-0, 6-0 — the first since Dorothea Lambert Chambers beat Dora Boothby in 1911.
Swiatek’s dominant win is also only the third double bagel in a women’s Grand Slam final, following Steffi Graf’s demolition of Natasha Zvereva at the 1988 French Open.
“It feels super surreal,” Swiatek said during the trophy presentation. “I didn’t even dream about winning Wimbledon — it always felt so far away. I feel like an experienced player after winning other Slams, but I never really expected this one.”
Despite the lopsided scoreline, Swiatek paid tribute to her opponent: “I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks, no matter what happened today. I hope we’re going to play many more finals together.”
For Anisimova, who was playing in her first Grand Slam final, the occasion proved overwhelming. The 22-year-old American never found her footing, struggling with nerves, breezy conditions, and an imperious opponent. She landed just 48% of her first serves and committed 28 unforced errors across the 12 games.
Swiatek, by contrast, was clinical and composed. She raced through the first set in just 25 minutes, conceding only nine points. Anisimova showed visible signs of distress early in the second set, letting out cries of frustration as Swiatek continued to dominate. Every brief opportunity the American had was either erased by the world No. 1’s precision or squandered by her own errors.
“This has still been an incredible fortnight,” said Anisimova, who returned to the sport in 2024 after an eight-month mental health break. “Iga, you’re such an incredible player, an inspiration, and an unbelievable athlete. I just wish I could’ve put on a better performance for all of you today.”
A Star-Studded Royal Box
Celebrities filled the Royal Box on Centre Court to witness history. Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah, actor Stanley Tucci, and filmmaker Greta Gerwig were among the guests. Tucci was seated alongside Gerwig’s husband, director Noah Baumbach, with the Princess of Wales — patron of the All England Club — also in attendance.
Wimbledon’s Remarkable Streak Continues
Swiatek becomes the ninth different women’s singles champion at Wimbledon in the last nine editions, continuing a trend of variety and unpredictability in the women’s field:
2016 – Serena Williams, 2017 – Garbiñe Muguruza, 2018 – Angelique Kerber, 2019 – Simona Halep, 2021 – Ashleigh Barty, 2022 – Elena Rybakina, 2023 – Marketa Vondrousova, 2024 – Barbora Krejcikova, 2025 – Iga Swiatek
Already a four-time French Open champion and US Open winner, Swiatek’s triumph at SW19 solidifies her position as the dominant force in women’s tennis — and confirms she can conquer grass courts just as ruthlessly as clay.