Iga Swiatek wins first Wimbledon, sixth Grand Slam title with 6-0, 6-0 rout of Amanda Anisimova

Iga Swiatek is known for winning sets on clay 6-0. Now, she’ll be remembered for doing so on grass—and on tennis’ most famous piece of turf, no less.

The 24-year-old won her first Wimbledon title with never-in-doubt, 6-0, 6-0 victory over an overwhelmed Amanda Anisimova. It is the first shutout Slam final since Steffi Graf’s 6-0, 6-0 win over Natasha Zvereva at Roland Garros in 1988.

In doing so, Swiatek has put together one of the most impressive 6-0 marks in tennis history: six final-round wins at Grand Slams, against zero final-round defeats. (Carlos Alcaraz can match that feat tomorrow.)

The four-time Roland Garros champion looked like she was playing on the terre battue. Anisimova looked like she was playing in her first Grand Slam final.

The 23-year-old American was tight as a drum on Centre Court. Unforced errors flowed while Swiatek showed no pity. It combined for the first 6-0 set in a women’s Wimbledon final since Martina Navratilova—watching from the Royal Box—in 1983.

In that final, Andrea Jaeger managed a 6-3 second-set loss. But by the time Swiatek won her 17^th consecutive game of the fortnight—she won her semifinal over Belinda Bencic, 6-2, 6-0—all the patrons were hoping that Anisimova could simply get on the board.

“Even her strengths aren't working right now,” said Chris Evert on ESPN.

Through the first 10 games, Anisimova earned a game point in just one.

“This is difficult to watch,” said Evert.

Trailing 6-0, 5-0, the emotions caught up to Anisimova on the changeover. She finished the 57-minute match with 28 unforced errors and just eight winners.

But as poorly as Anisimova played, credit of course must be given to Swiatek.

More to come.