Iga Swiatek's recent triumph at Wimbledon, where she decisively defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0, marks a significant milestone in her illustrious career. This victory not only secured Swiatek her first title at the All England Club but also represented her sixth Grand Slam singles title . The match was particularly notable for its historical context; it stands as the most one-sided women's final at Wimbledon in over a century and the first time since 1911 that a woman has won without conceding a game.
played Monica Geller on the show — was at Centre Court on Saturday when the Polish star’s 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova earned her a championship at the All England Club and sixth Grand Slam title overall.
When the match ended, Swiatek went into the stands for celebratory embraces, including one from Cox.
Shortly before the start of last year’s French Open, Swiatek hit some tennis balls for fun with the actress.
In team sports, there is a place to hide. Getting hammered in a final can happen to any side, but teammates can share the pain. There are tactics that can limit the number of goals or points conceded. And there is a clock to be watched that ticks down toward relief.
Tennis has no clock, no bell, no ninth inning. Players just have to keep going. And in Anisimova’s case, she had to keep on going today against the most relentlessly dominant player in women’s tennis. Świątek, who races away with a lead like no one else, was still fist-pumping in the 12th and final game, when the destination of the title had long been decided.
Against other players, including those on Świątek’s level, Anisimova might have hoped for a loose game thrown her way. But the Pole, who is now 6-0 in Grand Slam finals, does not do loose games when the biggest titles are on the line. She showed no mercy as Anisimova suffered the ultimate tennis indignity of a double bagel, the thing that every player, whether an amateur, a junior pro taking their first tentative steps in the sport, or a WTA star like the 23-year-old American, dreads.
Swiatek's victory Saturday was a surprise even to her. In the on-court ceremony, she said winning Wimbledon wasn't something she had ever even dreamed of because it was "just way too far."
She later elaborated and said Wimbledon, along with her win at the 2022 US Open, was particularly meaningful because "no one expected" either of them.
And that lack of pressure, she said, allowed her to play her best tennis over the fortnight.
The match duration of merely 57 minutes highlights Swiatek's dominance on grass courts, showcasing her remarkable ability to adapt to different playing surfaces throughout her career . Anisimova's struggle was evident as she committed an alarming number of unforced errors—28 in total—which underscores the pressure exerted by Swiatek's aggressive playstyle. This victory further cements Swiatek's position among elite players who have achieved Grand Slam success across all surfaces.
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