Wimbledon 2025 women’s final live: Swiatek routs Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 after Cash and Glasspool win doubles title

Wimbledon 2025: Women's singles final - Swiatek vs Anisimova

• Swiatek thrashes Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in historically one-sided final
• Britain's Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool win men's doubles title in straight sets to make history
• Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid suffer shock defeat in men's wheelchair doubles final
• Djokovic reveals prospects of playing at Wimbledon again after injury against Sinner

Iga Swiatek celebrates

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Swiatek makes history

As well as being the first to dish out a Wimbledon singles’ final double bagel since 1911, and the first Polish singles champion at Wimbledon, Swiatek is only the fourth player in the Open era to win both the girls’ and women’s singles titles at SW19.

The other three are Martina Hingis, Amelie Mauresmo, and Ash Barty.

Swiatek celebrates with the trophy

That beaming smile hasn’t left Swiatek’s face as she makes her way through the All England Club, being congratulated by various dignitaries.

She has a chat with the Princess of Wales before heading out onto the balcony, jumping for joy and waving the Venus Rosewater Dish in front of thousands of spectators cheering for her. It’s a gorgeous moment and it’s been brilliant watching the tense, anxious Swiatek of the past year or so on court really let loose over the course of this fortnight.

She gestures to hear some more noise and waves her thanks to the crowd.

Tale of the tape

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Tearful Amanda Anisimova reacts to 6-0, 6-0 Wimbledon final defeat to Iga Swiatek

A distraught Amanda Anisimova broke down in tears on Centre Court after reacting to her heavy Wimbledon final defeat to Iga Swiatek.

The American became the first women’s singles player to lose a Wimbledon final 6-0, 6-0 since 1911, with the contest ending in just under an hour.

Anisimova had beaten world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach the final, displaying the form of her life to seize a first grand slam final appearance.

But after failing to find anything close to her best form that had seen her reach this stage, a brave Anisimova delivered a speech in front of the Centre Court crowd, paying tribute to her family for their help in her journey.

Iga Swiatek is the Wimbledon champion

The pair now pose for the cameras, Anisimova doing remarkably well to hold herself together. Swiatek, of course, is all smiles. The 24-year-old already has a Hall of Fame-level career and has now conquered what was previously her worst surface.

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Iga Swiatek is the Wimbledon champion

Iga Swiatek has also become just the third woman to win her first six major finals. Margaret Court and Monica Seles are the other two.

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Iga Swiatek: 'I didn't even dream of this'

Annabel Croft asks Iga Swiatek what it means to win Wimbledon; she has become the first Polish player ever to win the singles’ title.

“I’ve got to say I don’t know yet because it seems super surreal,” she says. “First of all I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks, no matter what happened today you should be proud of the work you’re doing. I hope we’re gonna play many more finals here and other tournaments, you have the game for that. Congrats to your team as well.”

Asked about how long she has dreamed of this moment, she says, “Honestly I didn’t even dream! For me it was just way too far [off], I feel like I’m already an experienced player after winning the slams before, but I never really expected this one. I want to thank my team, I feel like they believed in me more than I did. I want to thank my coach, who joined this year, obviously with ups and downs, right now we showed everybody that it’s working. Also to the team that has been with me for many years, I would be nowhere without you. Having your trust and constant support and knowing each other so well, this is the best thing a player can have, so thank you guys.

“I always want to thank the rest of the team who came for the finals,” she says, before addressing them in Polish. “I want to also thank everybody who makes this tournament so unique, I always was kind of anxious because of that because walking around here, being on Centre Court, for me it felt like a huge pressure and a bit too much but this year I really, really enjoyed it. I feel like I improved my game enough to feel comfortable here.” She thanks the organisers and staff, before her sponsors and “everybody supporting at home”, before thanking the crowd for coming, “for being a part of this amazing event. I’m always going to remember the opening of champagne bottles between serves! It’s a sound that will keep me up at night. It’s really amazing, I’m going to enjoy this moment, hopefully you’re going to enjoy tomorrow’s men’s final, and see you next year.”

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Anisimova speaks

Annabel Croft readies to speak to Anisimova but gives her a moment to compose herself as the tears come again.

She addresses Swiatek first. “You’re such an incredible player, it obviously showed today. You’ve been such an inspiration to me, just an unbelievable athlete. Getting to the final of your first Wimbledon it’s so special, so congratulations to you and your team.

“Thank you to everyone who’s supported me since my first-round match here, you guys have carried me throughout this entire championship and it’s been an incredible fortnight for me. Even though I ran out of gas a bit today, I wish that I could put on a better performance, you guys have been there for me and lifted me up, so thank you very much.

“Thank you to everyone who’s put on this incredible tournament, it’s been such a privilege playing here. To be able to compete in front of all of you has been so so special. I’ll never forget this experience and all of these memories.

“To my pretty small box up there - I don’t think there’s one seat left. Some of my family flying in, it was so unbelievable to experience this with you all, you guys were that extra motivation and inspiration I needed. You guys have always believed in me. My mum, who flew in this morning, I definitely would not be standing here...” she trails off and tears up again. Mum wipes away a tear too.

“My mum’s put in more work than I have, honestly,” she manages to say. “I’m so sorry... My mum is the most selfless person I know and she’s done everything to get me to this point in my life. So thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of flying in - it’s definitely not why I lost today! I love you so much, and to the rest of my team, this whole journey, you guys have made it so enjoyable. I honestly don’t have the words, I’m so so thankful. I love you guys, you know that.

“Lastly, I know I didn’t have enough today but I’m going to keep putting in the work and I hope to be back here one day. Thank you everyone.”

Trophy presentation

And now for the trophy presentation. The Princess of Wales has a few words with Anisimova, who waves to the crowd as she walks over to the microphone... before being ushered back to the sideline for Swiatek to receive the trophy. She clearly just wants to get this over with as soon as possible.

Anisimova returns to court

Amanda Anisimova has walked off court to compose herself and is greeted with huge cheers as she comes back onto Centre Court in tears. The 23-year-old has had a phenomenal tournament but just froze today.

Iga Swiatek wins maiden Wimbledon title

6-0, 6-0, in 57 minutes. The Pole shakes her head as she sits down in her chair after hugging her nearest and dearest.

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Iga Swiatek is the Wimbledon champion!

Iga Swiatek is the Wimbledon champion, and the first to win at SW19 by a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline since 1911.

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Iga Swiatek is the Wimbledon champion!

You could hear a pin drop as the pair trade blows from the baseline... Swiatek drops a backhand that lands perfectly on the line, and she’s done it!

The eighth seed, now a six-time grand slam champion, stands there in amazement for a moment before dropping to the turf.

She gets up to hug Anisimova before jumping for joy and heading straight for hugs in the player’s box.

Swiatek serves for the championship

Swiatek goes down the line but hits long for 40-30.

Anisimova 0-6, 0-5 Swiatek*

Swiatek serves for the championship

Anisimova is in control of the point with Swiatek stranded at the baseline - but her volley drifts long 15-30.

An ace brings up championship point.

Anisimova 0-6, 0-5 Swiatek*

Swiatek serves for the championship

Any nerves?

The eighth seed goes wide for 0-15.

Anisimova 0-6, 0-5 Swiatek*

Swiatek breaks again

Anisimova 0-6, 0-5 Swiatek*

Anisimova’s heart just is not in this. Every groundstroke is returned with interest by Swiatek and a couple of loose balls see her go 15-40 down.

And she breaks, with Anisimova pinned at the net, with a cross-court winner.

Anisimova might look to the example of Madison Keys, once the dust has settled on this experience. The American lost her maiden slam final at the 2017 US Open 6-3, 6-0, overcome by stage fright. But she came back and now has the Australian Open trophy in her cabinet.

Swiatek holds

Anisimova looks gutted, the ball is just not doing what she wants it to do here. Another down-the-line strike is well wide of the tramlines.

But a double fault brings up back to deuce. Minor signs of nerves for Swiatek. Somebody whoops at the double fault, not very sporting, but perhaps justified here.

An ace down the T to follow, no nerves there.

Anisimova can’t keep the next ball in play and Swiatek leads 4-0.

*Anisimova 0-6, 0-4 Swiatek

Deuce on Swiatek serve

A loose forehand by Swiatek is enthusiastically applauded.

Anisimova hangs in a rally, the pair playing table-tennis at the net, but a volley floats wide.

“Come on!” shouts Iga as she fires down an ace.

But Anisimova fizzes a cross-court forehand and Swiatek nets... 30-30.

The Pole is yet to face a break point, and an errant down-the-line strike by Anisimova brings up game point... but she thunders a backhand down the line for deuce!

Anisimova 0-6, 0-3 Swiatek*

Swiatek goes double break up

Swiatek earns a break point but overcooks her second serve return, and Anisimova has another chance.

The serve is not cooperating, though, and a second double fault in this game gives Swiatek a second break point.

Anisimova nets, and you sense that’s the end of this.

Anisimova 0-6, 0-3 Swiatek*

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Deuce on Anisimova serve

*Anisimova 0-6, 0-2 Swiatek

Swiatek puts too much juice on a forehand but gets to 15-15 as Anisimova gets into a rally but flings one wide herself.

She thumps into the net and the body language is not looking good, but this feels such a pivotal game.

Centre Court roar her on and a forehand winner down the line is much more like the Anisimova we know.

But she double faults for 30-40... “Come on Amanda” shout the crowd.

A forehand winner kisses the line for deuce!

Swiatek holds

*Anisimova 0-6, 0-2 Swiatek

Anisimova drops a return a little short and Swiatek punishes it with a fierce backhand down the line.

A double fault for 30-15, a first of this match, and a clean forehand winner by Anisimova make this more of a contest. Centre Court show their appreciation and the 23-year-old fist pumps to herself.

But a groundstroke goes wide and Swiatek hangs around at the net to put away a sweet volley that the American cannot respond to.

Swiatek breaks immediately at start of second set

Anisimova 0-6, 0-1 Swiatek*

It’s more competitive now, with Anisimova pulling off a deft drop-shot winner and letting out a huge roar at 15-30, which is reciprocated by the crowd, urging her to make a game of this. But more mistakes follow, and a wide forehand down the line seals yet another break.

*denotes next server

Swiatek seals first set in double-quick time

*Anisimova 0-6 Swiatek

A fun point at 30-0 sees Anismova do brilliantly to stay in it and advance to the net, where an unfortunate net cord bamboozles her and she lobs too long in a panic. The American then fires just out with a forehand to lose the first of three set points, and that’s that after only 25 minutes.

Anisimova cumbling on Centre Court

Anisimova 0-5 Swiatek*

A break to love. Anisimova’s head looks completely scrambled, missing straightforward groundstrokes that she was turning into winners in her semi-final. We have been playing for 21 minutes and this set is almost done.

Swiatek escapes trouble to hold

*Anisimova 0-4 Swiatek

Anisimova just cannot get her forehand going right now, dumping balls halfway up the net too often. She does so when ahead 15-30, and again at 40-30 to give up another game when she had a foothold.

This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for the American. How she would dearly love a hold now.

Swiatek breaks again

Anisimova 0-3 Swiatek*

Anisimova throws in a double fault en route to 40-15, at which point Swiatek delivers a precision backhand winner into the corner of the court. Swiatek then forces deuce and a ding-dong battle ensues as Anisimova fails to convert from advantage – and it costs her as she double faults again on break point!

Swiatek backs up the break with a service hold

*Anisimova 0-2 Swiatek

Swiatek backs up the break with a quick hold to 15, and now the pressure is quickly back on the Anisimova serve. Can she finally settle into this final?

Swiatek breaks immediately against nervous Anisimova

Anisimova 0-1 Swiatek*

It’s a fantastic start by Swiatek, who fires back two powerful returns to force two early mistakes and get up 0-30. Anisimova dumps a weak forehand into the net for 0-40, but responds briliantly with a forehand winner down the line to save the first break point.

The crowd roar their approval, but Anisimova hits wide on the very next point to give up the early break. The American looked understandably nervous there.

*denotes next server

Wimbledon final – Anisimova v Swiatek

Amanda Anisimova won the coin toss and chose to serve first. The warm-ups are done, and the players are back at their chairs preparing to begin.

Here we go then – it’s the 2025 women’s singles final.

Wimbledon final – Anisimova v Swiatek

The players have arrived on court, and they take to the net for the coin toss before beginning their warm-up.

Elsewhere at Wimbledon today

Britain’s Oliver Bonding has lost the boys' doubles final alongside American Jagger Leach, who is the son of former women's champion Lindsay Davenport – a great achievement nonethless.

Jagger, left, and Bonding in action in the boys' final (Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Royalty in the box

The Princess of Wales will be handing out the silverware at the end of this contest.

The Princess of Wales waves as she crosses a bridge towards Centre Court (AFP via Getty Images)

Princess Kate waves to the crowds at Wimbledon (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Centre Court filling up for Anisimova v Swiatek

Centre Court emptied after the conclusion of the men’s doubles final, as fans sought shade and much-needed refreshments, but they are gradually starting to refill the stadium as the women’s final approaches.

A view of Centre Court on Saturday (Getty Images)

Princess of Wales introduced to wheelchair singles champion before women's final

After arriving at SW19, the Princess of Wales met Chair Deborah Jevans, before being introduced to several people either involved at the AELTC or playing at the Championships, including:

• Wang Ziying, Ladies' Wheelchair Singles Champion
• Ralph Yin, Ladies' Wheelchair Singles Champion Coach

• Shaniah Williams – working in the Foundation team for the Work at Wimbledon Programme
• Jefferson Iweh – working in the Ticket Sales team at the Work at Wimbledon Programme.

While Wimbledon Foundation’s Coin Toss Nominees were:

• Lydia Lowe, Dan Maskell Tennis Trust
• Sophie Kneen, AFC Wimbledon Foundation

And from the Championships Stewards:

• Bob Flint, Wimbledon’s current longest serving Steward (45 years)

Anisimova hopes to inspire with her comeback story

Having dabbled in art while taking a mental health break from the sport in 2023 over burnout fears, the 23-year-old Anisimova will look to pick up her racket and paint a masterpiece on Centre Court with the world watching.

There have been strokes of brilliance during her run this year, highlighted by her semi-final win over top seed Aryna Sabalenka, but Anisimova said reaching the level she has after her eight-month sabbatical felt even more special.

"It goes to show that it's possible," Anisimova said.

"That's a really special message I've been able to show because when I took my break, a lot of people told me I'd never make it to the top again if I take so much time away from the game. That was a little hard to digest.

"I did want to come back and still achieve a lot and win a Grand Slam one day. Just me being able to prove that you can get back to the top if you prioritise yourself ... that's incredibly special to me. It means a lot."

Princess of Wales arrives to attend the women's singles final

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, with AELTC chair Debbie Jevans, right, arrives to attend the women's singles final (AP)

Princess of Wales arrives to attend the women's singles final (via REUTERS)

Princess of Wales arrives to attend the women's singles final (AP)

Princess of Wales arrives to attend the women's singles final (Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

Preview: The key battle at the heart of Wimbledon final

A surprise final between the American Anisimova and Poland’s five-time grand-slam champion Swiatek will come down to whose great weapon dominates on Centre Court.

Match preview:

Cash and Glasspool revel in Wimbledon triumph

Cash and Glasspool are the first all-British pair since 1936 to win the men’s doubles at Wimbledon.

Julian Cash: “We played a crazy amount of tennis on the grass. There was a lot of pressure on our shoulders. The fact we could do it was surreal ... It would be mad of me to stand here and not thank my family. Mum, dad, Jamie, coaches – this is what it’s been all for. It means the world.”

“It’s something we spoke about going into the year [winning a grand slam]. A lot of people probably wouldn't have believed us. Our team backed us all the way. To do it here, I mean it couldn’t mean more. To do it on the most special court in the world? Incredible.”

Lloyd Glasspool: “When you say it, it sounds incredible. I didn’t think too much about it. We’ve given you one Brit the last few years but now we’ve given you two Brits.”

Pel and Hijikata salute 'crazy ride'

Runners-up Pel and Hijikata seem pleased enough with second place.

David Pel says: “We hadn’t even met before the tournament. It was our first time speaking on the first day of the tournament. It’s amazing actually.”

Rinky Hijikata adds: “It's been a crazy ride. It’s been so much fun playing with David. It’s a dream come true to be playing out here on Centre Court today.”

Summary: Cash and Glasspool make British tennis history

Fifth seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool capped their dream summer with the Wimbledon crown and first Grand Slam title as a pair when the British team downed Rinky Hijikata and David Pel 6-2 7-6(3) in the men's doubles final on Saturday.

Queen's Club and Eastbourne champions Cash and Glasspool became the first all-British pairing to win the All England Club trophy since 1936, when Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey defeated their compatriots Charles Hare and Frank Wilde in the final.

The local favourites shot out of the blocks after an early break thanks to a poor service game from Pel and raced through the opening set with minimum fuss, leaving fans buzzing on a sun-drenched Centre Court.

The Australian-Dutch duo of Hijikata and Pel saved a break point at the start of the second set and applied pressure in the fourth game but their opponents were equal to the task and took a step towards the title when they went 4-2 up.

Hijikata and Pel, who entered the tournament as alternates and survived match points in their first two rounds, drew level after eight games before Cash and Glasspool moved up a gear in the tiebreak to prevail and spark huge celebrations.

Cash and Glasspool clinch Wimbledon doubles title

It’s been almost 90 years since an all-British pair managed the feat.

Britain's Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash celebrate after winning against Australia's Rinky Hijikata playing with Netherlands' David Pel (AFP via Getty Images)

Cash and Glasspool clinch Wimbledon doubles title

What a moment...

Excitement for the doubles duo as Julian Cash celebrates (Getty Images)

Cash and Glasspool clinch Wimbledon doubles title

Cash-Glasspool 6-2, 7-6(3) Hijikata-Pel

They’ve done it! Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool become the first British men since 1936 to win the Wimbledon doubles title. What an achievement.

Men's doubles final in second-set tie-break

Cash-Glasspool 6-2, 6-6 Hijikata-Pel*

Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool hold serve with the last game of the second set to force a tie-break. Can they seal the title here?

Boys doubles final on Court One

On No 1 Court, Britain’s Oliver Bonding is underway in the boys' doubles final alongside American Jagger Leach, who is the son of former women's champion Lindsay Davenport.

British duo level in second set of men's doubles final

Cash-Glasspool 6-2, 4-4 Hijikata-Pel*

On Centre, it’s all square in the second set of the men’s doubles final.

Hewett and Reid beaten in wheelchair doubles final

Hewett-Reid 6-7(1), 5-7 Spaargaren-De La Peunte

Well here’s a bit of a shock – the top seeds and 23-time grand-slam winning pairing of Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid have lost the men’s wheelchair doubles final.

Spain’s Martin de la Puente and Dutchman Ruben Spaargaren are the new champions, and that’s a first slam crown for either player.

Hewett and Reid were beaten on No 1 Court (Getty Images)

British pair lead men's doubles final

Cash-Glasspool 6-2 Hijikata-Pel*

It’s the perfect start by Cash and Glasspool, the British pair aiming to become the first home men to win the Wimbledon doubles title since 1936. They are just one set from the title...

Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool celebrate a point won (Getty Images)

Hewett and Reid edge towards second set

*Hewett-Reid 6-7(1), 5-4 Spaargaren-De La Peunte

On No 1 Court, Reid and Hewett have just broken and now have the chance to serve for the second set, to level up the men’s wheelchair doubles final.

Cash and Glasspool make fast start on Centre

*Cash-Glasspool 2-0 Hijikata-Pel

Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool are underway in their bid to win the men’s doubles title. Neither player has ever reached a grand-slam final before, but their partnership has been fruitful this year, with finals in Miami and Monaco on hard and clay courts to go with this run on grass to the Wimbledon final. They’ve made a good start here, picking up an early break against Australia’s Rinky Hijikata and Dutchman David Pel.

Hewett and Reid lose first set

On No 1 Court, Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid have lost the first set of their wheelchair doubles final against the second-seed pairing of Spain’s Martin de la Puente and Dutchman Ruben Spaargaren – but the British pair are a break up in the second set. They have won this title six times together, among their many, many victories.

Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid (AFP via Getty Images)

Cash and Glasspool can make history

Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool are bidding to become the first all-British winners of the men's doubles title since 1936.

They take on Australia's Rinky Hijikata and Dutchman David Pel in Saturday's final, which for the first time takes place at 1pm before the women's singles.

Glasspool said: "I don't think at all about the two Brits winning it, it's more just Wimbledon for me. But, if I take a step back and look at the bigger picture of it then, yeah, it would be an amazing achievement."

Julian Cash (left) and Lloyd Glasspool are going for the Wimbledon title (Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Order of play

Here’s today’s line-up on Centre – the men’s doubles final is about to get underway, with British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool in action:

CENTRE COURT - SHOW COURT - 13:00 START

Gentlemen's Doubles Final - Rinky Hijikata (AUS) / David Pel (NED) vs Julian Cash (GBR) / Lloyd Glasspool (GBR) [5]

Women’s singles final - 16:00 start

Amanda Anisimova (USA) [13] vs Iga Swiatek (POL) [8]

Anisimova can become third American major champion of 2025

Drawing inspiration from Serena Williams, Anisimova will look to become the first American woman to claim the Wimbledon title since her compatriot in 2016 and keep her country's flag flying at the majors.

After Madison Keys won the Australian Open at the start of the year and Coco Gauff triumphed at Roland Garros, victory for Anisimova will keep alive hopes of U.S. women completing an "American Slam" of the four majors.

Anisimova is continuing American players’ fine form this year (Getty Images)

Swiatek closing in on hardest piece of career grand slam

Swiatek's approach has helped her fly under the radar over the past fortnight, with only one set dropped in the tournament, and she romped into the final by thrashing 2020 Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 6-2 6-0.

She could become only the third woman since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of her first six major finals, joining Margaret Court and Monica Seles, but Swiatek is not taking the big-hitting Anisimova lightly.

"I haven't followed her previous matches ... she must be playing great," said Swiatek, who until last month had never even reached the final of a grasscourt event.

"She had a great tournament before Wimbledon. She knows how to play on grass. With her game style, the surface fits her, so it's going to be a challenge."

Swiatek closing in on hardest piece of career grand slam

"I never thought it was going to be possible," said Swiatek, who will attempt to become the youngest woman since 20-year-old Serena Williams in 2002 to win Grand Slam singles titles on all three surfaces.

"I'm not this kind of person that sets these kinds of goals. I live tournament-by-tournament. It's not like I wake up and I'm like, 'OK, I'm going to win three Grand Slams this year' because that's not how I work.

"I have more down-to-earth goals, practising day-by-day. This is what has always been working."

Swiatek closing in on hardest piece of career grand slam

Swiatek stamped her authority as the queen of clay when she lifted her fourth French Open title in five years in 2024. Her vast trophy cabinet also contains the 2022 US Open trophy.

But it has been a barren 13-month run for the 24-year-old, who has had to deal with off-court distractions after a short doping ban late last year following her positive test for trimetazidine due to contaminated sleep medication.

While the 24-year-old has never previously had too much love for grass, with the slick surface posing a litany of challenges for the Pole, Wimbledon has offered her a golden opportunity to return to winning ways and confirm herself as an all-court ace.

Iga Swiatek has been enjoying the grass this year (AP)

Amanda Anisimova profile: The prodigy who quit tennis

Anisimova is confident, having taken a circuitous route to this moment, that she will not get stage fright.

"I think for sure that's going to be coming into play a bit, keeping our nerves at bay and staying composed," she said.

"I would say we're both pretty experienced. Obviously I haven't been in a grand slam final before but I've experienced a lot of moments similar and a lot of high-stakes matches. I feel like I'm pretty prepared."

Swiatek is happy to see her former junior rival, who lost in qualifying here last year, back in the big time, saying: "Anybody who struggles and gets back at a better level deserves a lot of respect.

"For sure, Amanda is one of these players that kept going forwards in tough situations. I always wished her the best. Good job for her."

Anisimova's run here has come amid the best season of her career, and she can take confidence from the fact players with her power game style have often proved troublesome for Swiatek.

"She knows how to play on grass," added the Pole. "With her game style, the surface fits her. So it's going to be a challenge."

Anisimova will be playing the first grand slam final of her career today (Getty Images)

Amanda Anisimova profile: The prodigy who quit tennis

"She was a great junior," said Anisimova. "I remember a lot of coaches were saying that she's going to be a big deal one day. Yeah, obviously they were right.

"Iga is such an unbelievable player. She's also been an inspiration to me. Her work ethic and all of her achievements have been really inspiring. I'm sure it will be an amazing match again.

"Getting to compete against an unbelievable player again is going to be super special. Hopefully I can bring some high-quality tennis and make it a battle out there. I'm just going to go out and enjoy every moment and try to not think about what's on the line there."

Amanda Anisimova profile: The prodigy who quit tennis

But then came the sudden death of her father from a heart attack and difficulties with form and injury, and by early 2023 Anisimova felt so burnt out by the sport that she took an indefinite break.

With restoring her mental health the priority, the Floridian revived a childhood love of art, selling her paintings to raise money for charity.

In January last year, Anisimova felt ready to return to the tour and six years on from her Roland Garros breakthrough she is back challenging for the sport's biggest titles.

Anisimova will leave Wimbledon as a top-10 player, and maybe a grand slam champion, although to achieve that she will have to get the better of five-time major winner Swiatek.

Their only meeting on court came nine years ago in the Junior Fed Cup, when Swiatek, who is three months older, emerged the winner.

Amanda Anisimova profile: The prodigy who quit tennis

Amanda Anisimova will face Iga Swiatek for the first time as a professional in the Wimbledon final - but she has known for a decade that the Pole is a formidable foe.

American Anisimova is the latest unexpected Wimbledon finalist in the women's singles after defeating world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the last four.

Yet in some ways it should be no surprise that the 23-year-old has found her way on to the sport's biggest stage because it was where she appeared destined to be heading as a teenager.

She defeated Coco Gauff to win the US Open junior title just after her 16th birthday and by 17 was a top-30 star and a French Open semi-finalist.

Amanda Anisimova, right, finished runner-up in the girls' 2016 French Open (Getty Images)

Amanda Anisimova ready to face ‘inspiration’ Iga Swiatek in Wimbledon final

“She was a great junior,” said Anisimova. “I remember a lot of coaches were saying that she’s going to be a big deal one day. Yeah, obviously they were right.

“Iga is such an unbelievable player. She’s also been an inspiration to me. Her work ethic and all of her achievements have been really inspiring. I’m sure it will be an amazing match again.

“Getting to compete against an unbelievable player again is going to be super special. Hopefully I can bring some high-quality tennis and make it a battle out there. I’m just going to go out and enjoy every moment and try to not think about what’s on the line there.”

Sinner on facing Alcaraz tomorrow

"I don't know what to expect, you saw the last final and you never know," Sinner, just the third Italian to reach a Wimbledon singles final and hoping to become his country's first champion at the grasscourt slam," said on court.

"It's a huge honour to share the court with Carlos, we try to push ourselves to the limit. I love watching him. Hopefully it will be a good match like the last one, I don't know about better, I don't think that's possible."

Grigor Dimitrov provides injury update from hospital after Wimbledon heartbreak

Grigor Dimitrov has described his withdrawal from his Wimbledon quarter-final against Jannik Sinner as “one of the most painful moments” of his career.

The Bulgarian was leading the world No 1 by two sets and seemed bound for the last four when he suffered a right pectoral muscle injury during the third set on Centre Court.

The 34-year-old has now been unable to complete a match in five grand slam tournaments during a career oft disrupted by injury, but this was a particularly tough moment given the level which he had found to leave Sinner, struggling himself with an elbow injury, on the brink of exit.

“Sometimes the heart wants to keep going… but the universe has a different plan for us,” Dimitrov posted on Instagram, accompanying a photo of him in a hospital bed.

“Having to withdraw from this match at Wimbledon was one of the most painful moments of my career.

Sinner overcomes injured Djokovic to book Alcaraz rematch in men's singles final

Strap yourselves in, folks. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have endured their fair share of frights over the past 12 days at the All England Club, but the two leading stars in men’s tennis are not to be denied. They have, we have, a thrilling rematch ahead of us on Sunday afternoon, five weeks on from their Roland Garros epic. And with the greatest of respect to Novak Djokovic, a seven-time champion no less, this is the final Wimbledon will have wanted too.

On Friday, both Alcaraz and Sinner emerged victorious in their semi-finals but it was Sinner – the world No 1, chasing a first Wimbledon title – who made the most emphatic statement. Taking on Djokovic, eyeing a seventh consecutive final here, Sinner walked onto Centre Court and played lights-out tennis. It was the closest thing to flawless we’ve seen all year.

In less than two hours, Djokovic – albeit a Djokovic hampered by injury – was swatted aside like a rookie on the south-west London stage he has made his own, the scoreline a devastating 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. Demolition job complete.

Wimbledon 2025 order of play: Day 13 schedule as Anisimova and Swiatek star in women’s final

Day 13 order of play - Saturday 12 July

CENTRE COURT - SHOW COURT - 13:00 START

Gentlemen's Doubles Final - Rinky Hijikata (AUS) / David Pel (NED) vs Julian Cash (GBR) / Lloyd Glasspool (GBR) [5]

Women’s singles final - 16:00 start

Amanda Anisimova (USA) [13] vs Iga Swiatek (POL) [8]

Novak Djokovic reveals prospects of playing at Wimbledon again after injury scuppers hopes against Jannik Sinner

A downbeat Novak Djokovic insists he hopes to be back at Wimbledon next year despite a crushing semi-final defeat to Jannik Sinner on Friday.

Seven-time winner Djokovic, 38, was eyeing a seventh consecutive final at the All England Club but was hampered by injury against world No 1 Sinner.

The Italian set up a tantalising rematch with Carlos Alcaraz - after their French Open epic last month - with a convincing straight-sets victory.

Djokovic admitted pre-tournament he was unsure whether 2025 would represent a “last dance” in SW19 but insisted he does not want the loss to Sinner to be his final act on Centre Court

“I would be sad,” Djokovic said, when asked if this was going to be his last match at Wimbledon.

‘Wimbledon is the pinnacle of the year’: Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid target yet more success in SW19

While plenty of attention was on the likes of Jack Draper for glory at Wimbledon this year, Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid are undoubtedly Britain’s best hopes of grand slam success.

Between them, the pair hold 12 major wheelchair singles titles, and their doubles partnership is even more impressive: Reid holds the outright record for wheelchair doubles slams at 27 – and 23 of those have come with Hewett. With another final scheduled for this weekend, they have the chance to further add to their glittering legacy.

The tour’s highest-ranked doubles team kicked off the year with the Australian Open title and backed that up last month by lifting the trophy at Roland Garros, their sixth straight French Open crown and eighth consecutive grand slam victory. The pair first competed together in 2016 and are among the longest-serving teams on the tour, but are still finding ways to innovate and keep their opponents guessing, Hewett tells The Independent ahead of Wimbledon.

The key battle in this Wimbledon final as Amanda Anisimova’s comeback story threatens Iga Swiatek’s shot at history

It’s safe to say nobody predicted this line-up for the 2025 Wimbledon final: Iga Swiatek is the queen of clay, a four-time champion of Roland Garros who had never got to grips with grass, until now; Amanda Anisimova is the American prodigy who took a break from the sport aged only 21 to protect her mental health. She rediscovered her game and two years later finds herself in her first grand-slam final. For the eighth year in a row, there will be a new women’s champion.

They even surprised themselves. “I’m not going to say I wouldn't believe because I kind of believe and I know in tennis a lot can happen," Swiatek said. "But I guess I would have thought I would need to do a lot to be in this place and learn a lot."

After beating the No 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals, Anisimova said: “To be honest, if you told me I'd be in the final at Wimbledon, I would not believe you. At least not this soon.”

Anisimova carried huge expectation as a teenage star in the US, and at the same time had to cope with the death of her father, who coached her, while she was only 17. The American cited burnout as the reason behind her eight-month hiatus between May 2023 and January 2024, saying the pressure of relentless tournaments had become “unbearable”.