Poland's Iga Świątek Dominates American Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon Women's Final
Poland's Iga Świątek Dominates American Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon Women's Final
The 2021 Wimbledon women's final saw a fierce battle between Poland's Iga Świątek and American Amanda Anisimova. After less than an hour of gameplay, Świątek emerged victorious, thrashing her opponent in an impressive display of skill and determination. The 20-year-old Polish player showed no mercy as she dominated the court, leaving Anisimova struggling to keep up. It was a historic moment for Poland, as Świątek became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title. Her exceptional performance has solidified her position as a rising star in the world of tennis.
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Amanda Anisimova
Amanda Anisimova is an American professional tennis player born on August 31, 2001, in Freehold, New Jersey. She turned pro in 2016 and has since established herself as a prominent figure in women's tennis, known for her powerful game and resilience. As of September 2025, she achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 4. Anisimova gained early recognition at age 17 when she reached the semifinals of the 2019 French Open, signaling her arrival on the Grand Slam stage. She has since reached two Grand Slam finals in 2025, at Wimbledon and the US Open. At Wimbledon 2025, she notably defeated top players including world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach her first major final, though she lost decisively to Iga Swiatek. Later that year, she also reached the US Open final, further cementing her status as a top contender. Her career features several WTA titles, including the 2025 WTA 1000 Qatar Open, where she defeated former Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko, and earlier titles at Bogotá (2019) and the Melbourne Summer Set 2 (2022). Despite taking a break in 2023 to focus on mental health following personal losses, Anisimova returned in 2024-25 with renewed vigor and improved consistency, highlighted by strong performances in major tournaments and notable wins over top 10 players such as Simona Halep and Karolína Plíšková. Anisimova is coached by Rob Brandsma and Rick Vleeshouwers and has been praised for balancing youthful aggression with growing tactical maturity. Her career prize money exceeds $11 million, underscoring her success on the WTA Tour. Her trajectory suggests continued relevance and potential for further achievements in women's tennis.
