In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Iga Swiatek clinched her inaugural Wimbledon title on Saturday, defeating Amanda Anisimova in the women’s singles final. The match, lasting only 57 minutes, concluded with an unprecedented scoreline of 6-0, 6-0, marking the first “double bagel” in a women’s Grand Slam final since 1988.

Swiatek’s Impressive Grand Slam Journey

This victory at Wimbledon adds to Swiatek’s impressive record, as she now boasts a flawless 6-0 score in Grand Slam finals. Notably, her achievements include four titles at the French Open and one at the US Open. This win is particularly significant given her previous challenges on grass courts, making her triumph even more commendable.

With this latest title, Swiatek has now successfully claimed major victories on all three surfaces—hard, clay, and grass—making her the only active player with this distinguished accolade.

Match Overview

During the match, Swiatek exhibited remarkable precision and control, dropping just a single set in her first six matches of the tournament. In contrast, Anisimova struggled to find her rhythm, amassing a total of 28 unforced errors throughout the final.

The State of American Women’s Tennis

This final marked the fourth consecutive Grand Slam featuring an American woman, however, the drought for American titles at Wimbledon persists. The last American woman to secure a Wimbledon victory was Serena Williams, who accomplished this feat in 2016.