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All eyes are on Centre Court for the women’s final at Wimbledon, where Iga Swiatek takes on Amanda Anisimova. On one side, the Polish world No. 8 is playing her first final at the All England Club; on the other, the 23-year-old American who stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semis. For Anisimova, this is the first Grand Slam final of her career.
Swiatek, a five-time major champion, dismantled Tokyo 2021 Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic 6–2, 6–0 in just 72 minutes to book her place in the final. Her run in London marks a powerful response after a disappointing clay-court season that saw her slide down the rankings. But the slower grass — softened by the summer heat — has played to her advantage, offering the chance to complete a career set of Slams on all three surfaces.
For Anisimova, it’s a story of resilience and resurgence. Her early success was halted in 2019 by personal tragedy: just weeks before the US Open, her father and coach, Konstantin Anisimov, passed away suddenly at age 52. The loss forced her to withdraw and marked the start of a difficult period. In April 2023, she took a break from the tour to focus on her mental health, dedicating time to study and art. Now, she returns to the biggest stage — stronger than ever.
