Iga Swiatek delivered a commanding performance against American Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon final, capturing the championship title for this year’s tournament. After defeating the player who ousted the world’s No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, the social media sphere erupted with memes and reactions to Swiatek’s dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory.
Expectations were high for Anisimova following her impressive performance against Sabalenka. However, fans were taken aback by her underwhelming display, as she suffered a swift defeat with a double 6-0 loss to Swiatek. Swiatek, who wasn’t initially considered a favorite due to her form at Roland Garros, showcased a remarkable turnaround in just 57 minutes.
Anisimova was plagued by a slew of unforced errors, a stark contrast to her previous match against world No. 8 Swiatek. The Polish player, competing at Wimbledon, exhibited a strong and focused mentality, delivering an outstanding performance with minimal mistakes.
With this victory, Swiatek clinched her first Wimbledon title, moving just one Australian Open title away from joining the elite group of players on the WTA circuit to achieve a career Grand Slam.
Top reactions and memes from the Wimbledon final
As Anisimova faced a challenging opponent in Swiatek, fans tapped into their creativity to comment on the American’s struggles in the final. Having reached this stage by ousting the world number one with an impressive semifinal display, Anisimova’s performance became a talking point across social media.
Swiatek sets records with first Wimbledon triumph
With a dominating performance at Wimbledon, Polish tennis sensation etched her name into the annals of tennis history, reaching a landmark previously achieved only by the legendary Steffi Graf during the Open Era of the WTA circuit. According to OptaAce, Swiatek became just the second player to capture a Grand Slam title with an extraordinary double 6-0 set scoreline.
Furthermore, Swiatek’s victory places her among an elite group of only eight players who have conquered Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces in professional tennis. She joins a pantheon of tennis greats alongside figures such as Graf, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Hana Mandlikova, solidifying her status as one of the sport’s premier talents.