Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek faces Amanda Anisimova on Wimbledon Centre Court in the women’s final. The 23-year-old American is making her first Grand Slam final appearance.
Swiatek has breezed through the draw, dropping just one set. She’s displaying sublime shot-making and grass-court maturity — traits that favor her in London’s biggest matches.
She’s undefeated in Grand Slam finals and enters with momentum from dominant wins, including over the resurgent Belinda Bencic.
Anisimova’s journey has been one of resilience and comeback after personal loss and injuries, capturing hearts with her maiden Slam run. The Floridian also credits her physiotherapist, Shadi Soleymani, with her physical revitalization.
In her upset win over Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, Anisimova brought a fresh energy, fearless ball-striking, and a low-spin game well-suited to grass. Her emotional resurgence adds a compelling narrative. Controlling one’s nerves has proved to be key to defeating Sabalenka in Grand Slam late rounds.
Whoever wins on Saturday will be a first-time Wimbledon champion. In fact, since 2017, every women’s singles title has gone to a different player — highlighting how the post-Serena Williams era has ushered in a more wide-open and competitive field.
Anisimova is the first American woman to make it to the Wimbledon final since Williams in 2019. She hopes to be the first American winner since Williams in 2016.
Anisimova vs. Swiatek Head-to-Head
This will be the first professional meeting between Swiatek and Anisimova.
Their only prior encounter came in 2016 on the junior circuit at the Junior Fed Cup in Budapest, where a 15-year-old Swiatek defeated Anisimova 6–4, 6–2.
What to Watch
Nerves vs. poise: Swiatek’s composure under pressure contrasts with Anisimova’s breakthrough nerves—will the young American rise or fold?
Shots from nowhere: Anisimova’s low-spin flat hitting could catch Swiatek off-guard if she maintains distance.
Finals record: Swiatek is a perfect 5‑0 in Slam finals; she’ll aim to extend that streak. Anisimova hopes to upset that trend.
Prediction
Swiatek in straight sets. Expect a competitive first set with Anisimova pushing early, but Swiatek’s grass experience, calm under fire, and returning prowess should seal another major.
How to Watch Anisimova vs. Swiatek in the Women’s Wimbledon Final
The Anisimova vs. Swiatek match will air live on ESPN from Centre Court at 11:00 AM Eastern.
The game streams also on the ESPN app and websites, which you can access for free if your cable, satellite, or streaming package includes ESPN.
Amanda Anisimova (13) vs. Iga Swiatek (8)
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Court: Centre Court
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app & website, ESPN+ (including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV)
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