Iga Swiatek said she delivered an emphatic response to her critics by capturing her maiden Wimbledon title, with the Pole saying she hoped they would “just leave me alone now” after her dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova in 57 minutes. The American said her slam final debut was undone by nerves and a “mediocre serve” that had dogged her fortnight.
The title will propel Swiatek to No 3 in the WTA rankings and signals a major breakthrough in her 2025 season. At the French Open, Swiatek – nicknamed the Queen of Clay – fell in the semi-finals to Aryna Sabalenka, marking the first time she failed to reach the final at Roland Garros since 2021.
