In a stunning display of dominance at the All England Club, **Iga Swiatek** clinched her first Wimbledon title on Saturday, delivering a resounding 6-0, 6-0 victory over **Amanda Anisimova**. This extraordinary `double bagel` scoreline marks a momentous occasion, the first time in over a century that a Wimbledon women`s singles final has concluded with such a lopsided result.
Facing the formidable Swiatek in her first Grand Slam final, Amanda Anisimova appeared visibly affected by the occasion, struggling to find rhythm on her serve and committing numerous unforced errors from the outset. Swiatek, a seasoned champion with a perfect record in previous Grand Slam finals across other surfaces, wasted no time capitalizing on her opponent`s difficulties, showcasing her characteristic intensity and precision on the grass courts.
The Pole powered through the match in just 57 minutes, allowing Anisimova to win a mere nine points in the first set. A somewhat stunned Centre Court crowd witnessed history unfold as Swiatek maintained relentless pressure, preventing her opponent from gaining any foothold in the contest. Anisimova`s frustration was palpable, culminating in screams after errors early in the second set, but no amount of self-admonishment could shift the momentum controlled entirely by Swiatek.
The 6-0, 6-0 score, colloquially known as a `double bagel,` is an exceptionally rare occurrence in high-level professional tennis, particularly in a Grand Slam final. Prior to Saturday`s match, the only other instance of a women`s singles final ending 6-0, 6-0 at Wimbledon was recorded in 1911, when Dorothea Lambert Chambers defeated Dora Boothby. At the Grand Slam level overall, it had only happened once since then, when Steffi Graf swept Natasha Zvereva at the 1988 French Open final.
Reflecting on her victory during the trophy presentation, Swiatek described the feeling as “super surreal” and admitted that winning Wimbledon had previously seemed “way too far” to even dream about. She graciously congratulated Anisimova on her tournament performance and expressed hope for future encounters.
A visibly upset Anisimova, despite the tough loss, also offered congratulations to Swiatek, calling her “such an incredible player” and “an unbelievable athlete.” She candidly admitted to having “run out of gas” on the day and expressed regret for not being able to deliver a better performance for the spectators who had supported her throughout the fortnight.
In related news from the All England Club, British pair **Julian Cash** and **Lloyd Glasspool** made their own history by becoming the first all-British duo to win the men`s doubles title since 1936, defeating Rinky Hijikata and David Pel.
Swiatek`s dominant performance cements her status at the pinnacle of women`s tennis, delivering a memorable and historic conclusion to the Wimbledon women`s singles championship and ending her year-long trophy drought in the most emphatic way imaginable.
