Iga Swiatek Makes History with Maiden Wimbledon Title

Iga Swiatek's Historic Wimbledon Victory

Polish tennis sensation Iga Swiatek, currently ranked World No. 4, achieved a remarkable milestone by winning her first Wimbledon title. She triumphed over Amanda Anisimova from the USA in the final held on Saturday, July 13, with a stunning score of 6-0, 6-0.

This victory marks Swiatek's sixth Grand Slam title and makes her the first player in the Open Era to win the Wimbledon Championships without losing a single game. Furthermore, she is the first player since the legendary Steffi Graf in 1988 to secure a Grand Slam title with a double bagel.

Swiatek's win also signifies her as the first Polish player to ever claim a Wimbledon title and the first active female player to achieve Grand Slam victories on all three surfaces.

A Special Commemoration for Swiatek

Upon winning the coveted 'Rosewater Dish' trophy, Iga Swiatek was gifted a unique towel by the tournament organizers. Known for her habit of collecting the purple and green towels throughout the tournament, she was humorously dubbed the 'towel thief.'

In a delightful moment captured on social media, a representative from the All England Club presented her with a personalized towel inscribed with 'Property of Iga Swiatek, Wimbledon Champion,' serving as a lighthearted reminder of her impeccable performance in the final.

Iga’s reaction to receiving the towel with her name. I love her! 😭😭🥹

Swiatek's Journey to the Title

Iga Swiatek displayed exceptional form throughout the Wimbledon 2025 tournament. Prior to this event, she had not secured any titles in the current season, with her only final appearance being at the Bad Homburg Open, where she was defeated by Jessica Pegula.

During her path to the Wimbledon final, Swiatek lost only one set, which occurred in the second round against Caty McNally. In the championship match, she dominated Anisimova, showcasing her skills and leaving no room for her opponent to find her rhythm.

A New Era of Women's Champions at Wimbledon

With her victory, Iga Swiatek became the eighth consecutive new women's champion at Wimbledon. She joins the ranks of Garbine Muguruza, Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep, Ashleigh Barty, Elena Rybakina, Marketa Vondrousova, and Barbora Krejcikova, all of whom have lifted the Venus Rosewater Dish for the first time since 2017.

Since Serena Williams' back-to-back titles in 2016 and 2017, no female player has successfully defended her title, making Swiatek's win a significant addition to the list of first-time champions at SW19.

Notably, Swiatek has maintained an undefeated record in Major finals, having previously won four French Open titles and the US Open in 2022. With the addition of the Wimbledon crown, she has completed a surface slam among active players on the WTA tour.