Iga Swiatek delivered a near-flawless performance at Wimbledon on Saturday, crushing Amanda Anisimova in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 to clinch her first title on the iconic grass courts. 

The final lasted just 57 minutes, a ruthless display of dominance that cemented Swiatek’s reputation as the most formidable force in women’s tennis today.

Once Swiatek breaks her opponent’s serve, history has shown what typically follows: an avalanche of winners and unmatched court control. 

This final was no exception. From the very first game, which she broke to love, Swiatek demonstrated laser-sharp focus, never allowing Anisimova a foothold. 

The American, clearly rattled under the pressure, struggled to find rhythm as Swiatek produced one of the cleanest performances seen in a Grand Slam final in years.

This isn’t Swiatek’s first double-bagel victory. She famously defeated Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0 in the 2021 Italian Open final, and in 2024 alone, twelve opponents—including big names like Emma Raducanu, Belinda Bencic, and Victoria Azarenka—have dropped a 6-0 set to her. 

Her dominance isn’t restricted to clay or hard courts—now, the grass bows to her too.

Remarkably, this marks the first 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in a Wimbledon final during the Open Era. It’s a rare feat only matched by Steffi Graf in a Grand Slam final back in 1988. 

Swiatek joins legends Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, and Martina Navratilova as one of only four women to start a Wimbledon final with a 6-0 set.

The Polish star attributed her success to low expectations and a focus on development. “Coming here, I could really concentrate on improving my game instead of just feeling the pressure to win,” she said.

Swiatek didn’t face a single break point, winning 72% of points on her first serve and 63% on her second. In six Grand Slam finals, she has captured the title each time, losing just one set in the process.

Her message is clear: on any surface, against any opponent, Iga Swiatek is in a league of her own.

Source: BBC

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