In a performance for the ages, Iga Swiatek claimed her first Wimbledon title in emphatic style, delivering the first 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in a women’s singles final at the All England Club in over a century.
The Polish star ended a year-long title drought with a dominant display, defeating American Amanda Anisimova in just 57 minutes. The stunning “double bagel” victory marked Swiatek’s sixth Grand Slam title, maintaining her perfect record in major finals.
For Anisimova, who was appearing in her first Grand Slam final, it was a tough debut. Despite a spirited run to the championship match, she struggled to find her rhythm under the pressure of Centre Court. Her 28 unforced errors and five double faults told the story of a player overwhelmed by the moment.
Holding back tears in her post-match speech, Anisimova said:
“It’s been an incredible fortnight for me – even though I ran out of gas. I wish I could have put on a better performance for you today.”
Swiatek’s win is only the second time in Wimbledon history that a women’s final has ended in such a one-sided scoreline—the last instance dating back to 1911, when Dorothea Lambert Chambers defeated Dora Boothby. The only other Grand Slam final to feature a double bagel came in 1988, when Steffi Graf triumphed over Natasha Zvereva at the French Open.
Reflecting on her unlikely grass-court triumph, Swiatek admitted the moment still felt unreal.
“Honestly, I didn’t even dream of winning Wimbledon because it felt so far away. I feel like I’m an experienced player after winning other Slams, but I didn’t expect this,” she said.
Previously dominant on clay and hard courts, Swiatek now adds the grass-court major to her growing legacy—cementing her place among the sport’s elite and etching her name into Wimbledon history.
