Iga Swiatek delivered the first double-bagel in a Wimbledon final for 114 years as she whitewashed Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just 58 minutes.
Iga Swiatek delivered the first double-bagel in a Wimbledon final for 114 years as she whitewashed Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just 58 minutes.
This one-sided victory will create another talking point in the debate over ticket prices, which stand at the same level for the women’s final as the men’s: £240 for the cheapest seats, climbing to £315 for the better ones.
On paper, this meeting between two first-time finalists at Wimbledon promised more than it delivered. Anisimova, 23, had scored a fine semi-final over world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday.
But while Anisimova had never played a major final before, Swiatek already holds five slam titles, comprising one US Open and four French Opens. She has never been a runner-up at any of these events, which suggests that she peaks for the biggest matches.
The Polish player is also known as the game’s most ruthless front-runner. There is a social-media account called “Iga’s bakery” which celebrates her habit of doling out bagels (tennis jargon for 6-0 sets) and breadsticks (6-1 sets) on a regular basis.
So when Anisimova came out serving shakily, and Swiatek rammed three early returns back at her with speed and crunching topspin, there was already a sinking feeling that this was going to be one of those days.
After clinching the win with a backhand up the line, Swiatek fell down on her back, which felt a little graceless in the circumstances. Meanwhile, Anisimova left the court in a hurry, after a short and urgent conversation with tournament referee Denise Parnell, who was presumably warning her that she would be required for the presentation ceremony.
The last double-bagel in a major final was inflicted by Steffi Graf on Natalia Zvereva at the 1988 French Open final. You have to go back to 1911 for a 6-0, 6-0 in a Wimbledon final, when Great Britain’s Dorothea Douglass Lambert Chambers defeated compatriot Dora Boothby.
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Watch: How Iga won Wimbledon
A new Wimbledon champion is crowned 🇵🇱
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2025
Iga Swiatek defeats Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win the 2025 Ladies' Singles Trophy 🏆#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/ZnznTxwO5A
06:03 PM BST
Ruthless Iga
35- Iga Swiatek is the player with the fewest games dropped to secure the Women's Singles title in Wimbledon in 2000s (35) - the fewest since Martina Navratilova in 1990. Road.#Wimbledon | @Wimbledon@WTApic.twitter.com/Gef5XTjIRs
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) July 12, 2025
05:54 PM BST
Swiatek moves to 6-0 in grand slam finals
- 2020 French Open champion
- 2022 French Open champion
- 2022 US Open champion
- 2023 French Open champion
- 2024 French Open champion
- 2025 Wimbledon champion
05:48 PM BST
Poland’s first Wimbledon singles champion
A new name on the Honours Board...
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2025
2025 I. Swiatek 🇵🇱#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/OKhvVKHJwH
05:43 PM BST
Nice touch from Coco
so much to be proud of Amanda❤️❤️❤️ keep your head up 👑
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) July 12, 2025
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Five other one-sided finals in the Open Era
- 1974 - American Chris Evert won the first of her three Wimbledon titles at a canter, sweeping Russian Olga Morozova 6-0, 6-4.
- 1975 - American Billie Jean King won her sixth and last Wimbledon singles title, taking just 38 minutes to beat Australian Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6-0, 6-1.
- 1983 - Martina Navratilova picked up her fourth title and second in a row with a thumping 6-0, 6-3 victory over fellow American Andrea Jaeger.
- 1992 - Germany’s Steffi Graf collected the fourth of her seven titles by dispatching Yugoslavian teenager Monica Seles 6-2, 6-1.
- 2014 - Czech Petra Kvitova, who played her final Championships this year, thrashed Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard 6-3, 6-0 in 55 minutes for her second title.
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Swiatek reacts
I seems super surreal. I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks, no matter what happened today you should be proud and I hope we’ll play many more finals.
I didn’t even dream, because for me it was just too far. I feel like I’m an experienced player after winning slams before but I never expected this one.
My team believed in me more than I did. I want to thank my coach who joined this year, with ups and downs we showed now it’s working.
05:30 PM BST
20 unbeaten
Just been alerted to a bonkers stat:
From 4-2 in the first set against Belinda Bencic in the semi-finals, Swiatek has won TWENTY games in a row - 2-0, 6-0, 6-0, 6-0.
05:26 PM BST
Anisimova reacts
You’re such an incredible player, it showed today, you’ve been such an inspiration to me, an unbelievable athlete.
You’ve had an incredible two weeks, getting to your first final here and winning, it’s so special so congratulations to you and your team.
Thank you to everybody who has supported me, it’s been an incredible atmosphere, you guys have carried me through this championship.
Even though I ran out of gas a bit today and wish I could put on a better performance, you guys have lifted me up today.
05:23 PM BST
Tears for Anisimova
The American is a disconsolate figure as she receives her runners-up trophy and speaks to the crowd. She holds it together well until she praises her mum and thanks her for all she’s done.
All in all, a very good speech in very tough circumstances. Full quotes to come.
05:20 PM BST
Bagels are what Swiatek delivers
That is the 9th time in Swiatek's career she has clinched a title winning a 6-0 set.
— Gill Gross 🌱 (@Gill_Gross) July 12, 2025
A 6-0 6-0 Wimbledon final is hard to fathom, but watching Iga through the years... well, she does this. pic.twitter.com/pmRqMde3F1
05:16 PM BST
Anisimova returns
Thankfully the American returns. She looks very emotional as she comes back. But she smiles as the crowd cheers for her.
The Princess of Wales is welcomed onto the court to a huge ovation.
05:12 PM BST
Bizarre scenes
In what is becoming customary fashion, Swiatek runs up the steps to celebrate with her team.
Anisimova leaves the court which is something that never happens. The carpet hasn’t been laid out yet for the ceremony.
Fairly lukewarm celebrations for the champion by Wimbledon final standards. “Let’s go Amanda,” chants were still ringing out on the last match point.
05:09 PM BST
Swiatek* 6-0, 6-0 Anisimova
Slow walk to the back of the court by Anisimova. The end is nigh for her. She has earned zero break points today.
Anisimova sets up the point well, gets a drive backhand but sends the ball long. Sums up her day, 30-15.
113mph Swiatek ace. Two Championship points. Swiatek squanders the first...
But not the second. Swiatek backhand winner down ther line. GAME SET CHAMPIONSIP SWIATEK!!!!
All she needed was 57 minutes.
05:04 PM BST
Swiatek 6-0, 5-0 Anisimova*
Swiatek has just been far too consistent for Anisimova today. Big match experience being shown here. Every time Anisimova tries to be aggressive, errors are made. A 27th unforced error gives Swiatek, two break points at 15-40.
Swiatek drop shot, Anisimova comes in and get there but the ball sits up perfectly for Swiatek to hit a backhand passing shot.
Swiatek breaks and will serve for the set after 54 minutes.
04:59 PM BST
Swiatek* 6-0, 4-0 Anisimova
Swinging wide ace from Swiatek. Big fist pump after that. She has been all business today. No mercy.
The last time there was a double bagel in a Wimbledon final was 1911. On that occasion, Dorothea Lambert Chambers won 6-0, 6-0, in 25 minutes.
Swiatek is just two games away from that now.
When Anismova does win a point, she receives such support that you might think she was serving for the match. In truth, she is serving to avoid the dreaded double-bagel. Steffi Graf inflicted one on Natalia Zvereva at the 1988 French Open.
04:53 PM BST
Swiatek 6-0, 3-0 Anisimova*
Oh dear. Anisimova gets a look at a drive forehand. The ball is up in the air for a long time and she dumps it into the net, 15-30.
A fourth double fault of the match gives Swiatek a break point. Saved by Anisimova with a forehand winner than lands clean on the sideline.
But a forehand long gives Swiatek another chance. Swiatek goes after Anisimova’s second serve and goes long with her return.
Anisimova has made just 41 per cent of first serves today. That won’t cut it in a final. A fifth double fault hands Swiatek a third chance to break and she gets it when Anisimova dumps a forehand into the net.
This is all over.
04:47 PM BST
Swiatek* 6-0, 2-0 Anisimova
Plenty of support for Anisimova but it just isn’t working. Credit must be given to Swiatek for delivering the kind of performance that would overwhelm most opponents.
Anisimova gets a mid-court ball and crushes a forehand winner, 30-30. But that’s as good as it gets for her. Swiatek hold to maintain her stranglehold on the final.
04:42 PM BST
Second set: Swiatek 6-0, 1-0 Anisimova*
Must-win game for Anisimova if she wants to finally build some momentum. Unfortunately for her, Swiatek is in no mood to be charitable. The Pole moves to 0-30 after Anisimova sends a forehand long. Anisimova pulls it back to 30-all but a forehand long gives Swiatek another break point.
Anisimova forehand into the net and Swiatek breaks to win her seventh game in a row.
This is becoming a bit uncomfortable to watch.
Not sure what I can say about that set except that Anisimova has been very nervous and Swiatek has been very good. Respective first-serve percentage: 33 and 80. Respective unforced errors: 14 and two.
04:36 PM BST
Swiatek* 6-0 Anisimova
Luck is not on Anisimova’s side as Swiatek shanks a volley but the ball drops in, Anisimova then goes long with a lob, three set points.
One final forehand error by Anisimova finishes the set. Another grand slam bagel for Swiatek in 25 minutes.
Tennis is such a cruel sport. You produce the match of your life to beat the world No 1 and your reward is to face Iga Swiatek, a five-time major champion, on a court where she clearly feels very comfortable. Everyone has a sinking feeling about this final, including Anisimova.
04:32 PM BST
Swiatek 5-0 Anisimova*
Anisimova’s woes continue as she starts the game with a double fault and a forehand into the tramlines, 0-30. Deep return by Swiatek, Anisimova forehand long, three more break points.
Anisimova slices a forehand into the baseline, Swiatek steps in and crushes a forehand into the corner. Swiatek breaks for the third time.
This is a hammering.
04:30 PM BST
Swiatek* 4-0 Anisimova
Anisimova could do with winning this game otherwise, this set might be beyond her. She starts well with a cross-court forehand winner. Then gets to 15-30 with her best rally of the match so far, forcing Swiatek into an error.
Swiatek’s length on her shot has been perfect, not allowing Anisimova to sit on the baseline where she is more comfortable. Anisimova forehand into the net and Swiatek is in cruise control.
04:25 PM BST
Swiatek 3-0 Anisimova*
Much more like it from Anisimova as she steps in and crushes a cross-court backhand winner, 30-15. Anisimova gets to game point but a forehand into the net means we’re at deuce.
Anisimova is being made to work hard to get out of this game. Swiatek gets the American on the move and gets rewarded with Anisimova flicks a forehand into the tramlines, break point.
Knowing that Swiatek is all over her serve on return, Anisimova goes for a bigger-than-usual second serve and double faults.
Swiatek gets the double break.
Nightmare start for Anisimova and a nightmare if you’re in the crowd too. You’ve paid over £300 quid per seat and you are already praying it’s not going to be a 60-minute beatdown.
04:17 PM BST
Swiatek* 2-0 Anisimova
Anisimova is already up to five unforced errors for the match as she continues to spray the ball around the court. Swiatek’s consistent ball-striking is causing Anisimova problems and the Pole holds to 15 to consolidate the break.
04:14 PM BST
First set: Iga Swiatek 1-0 Amanda Anisimova* (*denotes server)
First point of the final goes to Swiatek when Anisimova miscues a forehand long. A forehand into the net gives Swiatek three immediate break points.
Anisimova gets on the board with a forehand winner down the line. Deep Swiatek return to the baseline and Anisimova’s forehand goes wide.
Nervy and tentative start by Anisimova. Swiatek breaks.
04:05 PM BST
Here we go!
The Princess of Wales is in position. The crowd is filling up after the doubles final. And the players are now on court for the biggest day of their lives.
It's time for the Ladies' Singles Final ✨
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2025
🇺🇸 Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek 🇵🇱#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/V0pnTZAqPQ
04:01 PM BST
Pre-match stats
- Anlsimova ls only the second player in the Open Era to reach a women’s singles final at a grand slam after losing in qualifying at the previous year’s event, along with Bianoa Androesou (US Open 2019)
- Since 1990, Anisimova is the fourth player to defeat the world No 1 at Wimbledon en route to a maiden final.
- Swiatek is the second Polish player in the Open Era to reach the women’s or men’s Singles final in Wimbledon after Agnieszka Radwanska in 2012
- Playing in her 120th grand slam match, Swiatek (99-20) is bidding to claim her 100th Grand Slam win; she would be the fastest to 100 grand slam wins since Serena Wlilliams in 2004
- Swiatek is the youngest player to reach final on all three surfaces in women’s singles grand slam events since Justine Henin in 2003 and the youngest woman to reach six grand slam finals since Justin Henin at the Australian Open 2006.
03:55 PM BST
It’s nearly time
The time has come.
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2025
It's the Ladies' Singles Final…#Wimbledon | @hanwaddinghampic.twitter.com/TO12dPy2eh
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Road to the final
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Line judges: So much of Wimbledon’s magic has been lost by ditching us
The switch to electronic line calling (ELC) has “changed the atmosphere” at Wimbledon, according to two experienced line judges who attended the tournament this week.
The officials, who preferred to use assumed names in order to preserve relationships, pointed out that much has been lost with the switch to automation, including natural variation in the volume of line calls.
“We were always taught to sell the call to the players,” said Susan. “When the ball was a long way out and nobody was following it, we would make a quieter, more subdued call. When it was landing close to the line, especially on a big point, we would shout much louder.
“There is an element of drama that the human line judges provided which has been lost. The system now is always the same volume, and it’s not very loud either, so that there’s plenty of cases where the spectators haven’t heard the call and aren’t sure whether the ball was in or out.
“There was an example in the match I was just watching where people thought one player had hit a fabulous winner and gave them a big ovation. Then the scoreboard showed that the point had gone the other way, so they felt the need to give polite applause to the other player instead.”
Click here to read more on the troubles that have impacted this year’s tournament.
03:36 PM BST
Awful look for Wimbledon to have two players who served drugs bans in the finals
There will be twin elephants in the room when Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner walk out on Centre Court to contest their first Wimbledon finals this weekend.
For the first time in the Championships – and in grand-slam history – two players who have served drugs bans will compete for the women’s and men’s singles titles. That they are also both multiple major winners and were ranked world No 1 when they failed their doping tests last year has only made it more controversial that they may lift tennis’s biggest prize.
For some of their rivals, they are lucky to be at Wimbledon at all after avoiding lengthy exiles from the game over the discovery of banned substances in their systems.
Click here to read more on the controversial pasts of Swiatek and Sinner.
03:30 PM BST
Princess of Wales arrives at Wimbledon
The trophies will be presented on court by the Princess of Wales.
Her Royal Highness will be accompanied by: Deborah Jevans CBE, Chair of The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Sally Bolton OBE, Chief Executive of The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Sandi Procter, President of the LTA
03:16 PM BST
Breaking: British men win Wimbledon doubles
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool have become the first all-British pairing to win the men’s doubles final at Wimbledon in the Open era.
A 6-2, 7-6 win secured the title in record time after David Pel of the Netherlands and Australia’s Rinky Hijikata were swept aside in the new three-set format.
Cash, 28, and Glasspool, 31, were already the first all-British pair to reach the final since Mike Davies and Bobby Wilson in 1960.
In 30C temperatures on Centre Court, the big-serving pair easily overpowered their opponents in the first set, hitting the same form that saw them serve 11 aces to their opponents’ none in the semi-final. However, there were jitters in the second set before they regained composure to take the title in a 7-3 tie-break.
Click here to read more.
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03:01 PM BST
Women’s singles final day
Hello and welcome to women’s final day at Wimbledon as Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova battle it out on Centre Court.
Today’s winner will be Wimbledon’s eighth consecutive first-time women’s champion. Since Serena Williams won her seventh and last Wimbledon championship in 2016 — a repeat performance from a year prior — every woman to hold the trophy was doing so for the first time.
There was Garbiñe Muguruza in 2017, Angelique Kerber in 2018, Simona Halep in 2019 and Ash Barty in 2021 — all of whom are now retired — followed by Elena Rybakina in 2022, Marketa Vondrousova in 2023 and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024.
Anisimova is the latest unexpected finalist in the women’s singles after defeating world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals.
Their only meeting on court came nine years ago in the Junior Fed Cup, when Swiatek, who is three months older, emerged the winner.
“She was a great junior,” said Anisimova. “I remember a lot of coaches were saying that she’s going to be a big deal one day. Yeah, obviously they were right.
“Iga is such an unbelievable player. She’s also been an inspiration to me. Her work ethic and all of her achievements have been really inspiring. I’m sure it will be an amazing match again.
“Getting to compete against an unbelievable player again is going to be super special. Hopefully I can bring some high-quality tennis and make it a battle out there. I’m just going to go out and enjoy every moment and try to not think about what’s on the line there.”
Swiatek is happy to see her former junior rival, who lost in qualifying here last year, back at the forefront of the sport, saying: “Anybody who struggles and gets back at a better level deserves a lot of respect.
“For sure, Amanda is one of these players that kept going forwards in tough situations. I always wished her the best. Good job for her.
“She knows how to play on grass. With her game style, the surface fits her. So it’s going to be a challenge.”
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