LONDON (AP) — Iga Swiatek finally felt comfortable on the grass courts of Wimbledon, delivering her first championship title at the All England Club. The 24-year-old Polish player won the women’s final in straight sets, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0.
Swiatek’s dominant performance was a far cry from previous years when she struggled on the grass courts. But this time, her nerves didn’t get the better of her. She played with precision and power, delivering serves at up to 121 mph and using deep groundstrokes to grab points.
The match took just 57 minutes, making it one of the shortest women’s finals in history. Anisimova was shaky from the start, putting only 33% of her first serves in during the first set. She finished with 28 unforced errors, while Swiatek won 55 of Saturday’s 79 points.
Swiatek’s victory marked her sixth major title, and it came after a long drought since her last win at Roland-Garros in June 2024. The eighth consecutive first-time women’s champion at Wimbledon, her dominant performance stands out from previous winners.
Anisimova was in tears after the match, citing fatigue and pain in her right shoulder as reasons for her poor performance. She had skipped practice on Friday due to these issues, and it seemed to affect her play.
Swiatek’s win marked a milestone in her career, as she finally feels comfortable on the grass courts of Wimbledon. Her victory was a testament to her hard work and dedication, and it will surely be remembered for years to come.
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