“It seems super surreal,” she said. “I didn’t even dream about it — it was too far away. But this year I really enjoyed it, and I improved my form here.”
She lost just one set during the tournament and said she’ll always remember “the opening of champagne bottles between serves. It’s a sound that will keep me awake at night.”
Swiatek now holds six Grand Slam titles — four French Opens, the 2022 US Open, and now Wimbledon — and remains undefeated in major finals.
Anisimova’s Tough Day and Future Promise
From the start, Anisimova struggled with nerves. She was broken in the opening game and double-faulted twice by 3-0. The first set was sealed in 25 minutes with the American committing 14 unforced errors and winning just six points on her serve.
The second set mirrored the first, with Anisimova unable to recover. She ended the match with 28 unforced errors, visibly shaken but still dignified in defeat.
Her emotional runner-up speech touched many. “I know I didn’t have enough today but I’ll keep putting in the work,” she said. “I hope to be back here one day.”
She acknowledged the nerves, exhaustion from the past two weeks, and the shock of how the final unfolded: “That’s not an easy thing to go through, losing 6-0, 6-0 in a Grand Slam final. But I’ll definitely come out stronger after this. I’ll use it as motivation.”
Despite the result, Anisimova will rise to No. 7 in the world rankings — a career high.
A Royal Presence Amid the Drama
Princess Kate’s presence added royal significance to the final, even if the match didn’t deliver the competitive drama fans hoped for. Her return to Centre Court, following treatment for cancer, was a symbol of resilience — though the day’s spotlight ultimately shifted to the contrasting fortunes of two young athletes at vastly different points in their journey.
