In the ladies' singles final, (8) Iga Swiatek defeated (13) Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title. Swiatek dominated from start to finish and Anisimova was never able to get into any sort of groove. Swiatek had a dominating semifinal victory as well, cruising past Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0. As a matter of fact, Swiatek only dropped one set at Wimbledon in her 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Caty McNally in the second round. Aside from that match, it was smooth sailing for her the entire way.
What makes this title so impressive for Swiatek is the fact that she had never gone past the quarterfinals before at Wimbledon. She really has really become known for being a dominant clay court player. For her to win at Wimbledon shows that she is more versatile than people have given her credit for. She now has won a grand slam on all the surfaces and just needs to find a way to win the Australian Open to complete the career slam.
Speaking of the clay, Swiatek fell short in the French Open just a few weeks ago, losing in the semifinals. Bouncing back by winning Wimbledon shows a lot of fortitude and resolve on her part. Of course, one can't help but wonder if falling short at the French Open helped her win Wimbledon. She got a little more time to rest and also didn't have the pressure of coming in as the reigning French Open champion. Coco Gauff, who won the French Open, lost in the first round at Wimbledon. That further proves how tough it is to perform well at both tournaments back-to-back.
Looking ahead to the rest of the season, it'll be fun to see how Swiatek performs in the upcoming hardcourt swing that culminates with the US Open in New York. Swiatek won the US Open back in 2022, so she knows she can win that event. Winning Wimbledon should certainly help her enter the US Open with more confidence. If she's able to go the distance in New York, she'll be well on her way to reclaiming the number one ranking in the world.
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