Poland’s tennis sensation Iga Swiatek delivered one of the most dominant performances in Wimbledon history, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in a stunning final. With this victory, Swiatek not only claimed her first Wimbledon title but also became the eighth woman in history to complete the rare Surface Slam—winning Grand Slam titles on clay, hard, and grass courts.
At just 24, Swiatek is the second-youngest woman this century to achieve the feat, trailing only Serena Williams, who completed her Surface Slam at the age of 20.
From Clay Queen to Grass-Court Champion
Swiatek’s Wimbledon win marks her sixth Grand Slam title overall, having previously won four Roland Garros titles (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024) and the US Open in 2022. The All England Club victory now adds grass to her Grand Slam resume and cements her legacy as an all-surface champion.
Though many doubted her grass-court credentials, Swiatek had been quietly building momentum. Earlier this year, she reached her first grass-court final at the Bad Homburg Open, defeating Jasmine Paolini—last year’s Wimbledon finalist—before falling to Jessica Pegula in the final.
A Flawless Run at SW19
Swiatek’s run at Wimbledon 2025 was nothing short of extraordinary. After dropping a set in the second round to Caty McNally, she found her rhythm and won her last 12 sets in dominant fashion—without a single tiebreak.
In the semifinal, she dismantled Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0. Then came the final, where she shut out Amanda Anisimova in just 57 minutes, delivering only the second 6-0, 6-0 final in Grand Slam history during the Open Era—the first being Steffi Graf’s win at Roland Garros in 1988.
Swiatek’s victory also makes her the first Polish singles champion at Wimbledon in the Open Era and marks her 100th Grand Slam match win, improving her record to 100-20 in Grand Slam events since debuting in 2019.
Anisimova’s Breakthrough Despite Brutal Final
Despite the lopsided final score, Amanda Anisimova’s run to the Wimbledon final was nothing short of remarkable. The American claimed her first career win over a World No. 1 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals and is now set to break into the Top 10 in the WTA rankings for the first time.
After the final, Anisimova admitted she struggled with nerves.
“She came out playing very, very well… She definitely made it difficult for me,” Anisimova said. “This loss hurts, but I’ll use it as motivation.”
The Elite Club: Women to Win on All Three Surfaces
Swiatek now joins an elite list of tennis legends who have won Grand Slam titles on hard, clay, and grass:
- Chris Evert
- Martina Navratilova
- Hana Mandlikova
- Steffi Graf
- Serena Williams
- Maria Sharapova
- Ashleigh Barty
- Iga Swiatek
With this Wimbledon triumph, Swiatek’s name stands proudly among the greats—and given her form, she’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Next Stop: Hard Courts and Flushing Meadows
As the tennis calendar shifts to the North American hard-court swing, all eyes will be on Swiatek at the US Open 2025. If her recent grass-court form is any indication, the Pole will be a strong contender for her second US Open crown.
Swiatek herself summed it up best:
“Tennis keeps surprising me, and I keep surprising myself.”
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