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In a stunning display at the Wimbledon final, Iga Swiatek overwhelmed Amanda Anisimova, clinching a 6-0, 6-0 victory to secure her first title at the storied tournament. This victory makes Swiatek, the first Polish player to win a Wimbledon singles title, adding to her impressive collection of six Grand Slam titles overall. The final took just 57 minutes, marking it as a remarkably one-sided affair, with Swiatek capitalizing on Anisimova's evident nerves throughout the match, according to Reuters and CBS News.
Swiatek's triumph was historic as she became only the second player in the Open era to win a Grand Slam final without dropping a game, a feat last achieved by Steffi Graf in 1988. This match also marked the first Wimbledon women’s final concluded with a double bagel since 1911. Throughout the encounter, Swiatek displayed exceptional skill, converting six of her nine break points while Anisimova struggled with 28 unforced errors, as highlighted by NPR, BBC, and India Times.
Despite the defeat, Anisimova’s journey to the finals was commendable, particularly her semifinal win against World No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka. The young American acknowledged the challenge of competing in her first Grand Slam final and expressed hopes to build upon her experience. "I've struggled with my serve," Anisimova admitted post-match, reflecting on her performance in a match where nerves undoubtedly played a significant role, as reported by Channel News Asia and Le Monde.
Looking ahead, Swiatek's victory symbolizes not only her dominance across all surfaces but also indicates her resilience following a challenging year, including a doping ban and an extended title drought. "It seems super surreal," Swiatek remarked, reflecting on her extraordinary performance and the unexpected triumph at Wimbledon, in line with her consistent improvement on grass, as noted by Reuters and BBC.