Ruthless Swiatek beats Anisimova to claim first Wimbledon title
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Poland's Iga Swiatek made tennis history when she beat Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in Wimbledon's final. It took less than an hour for the 24-year-old to win her first tournament on the London grass. The focus now shifts to the latest chapter in the game's hottest new rivalry: the clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who compete for the men's title Sunday.
In other news, which team will win the Club World Cup: PSG or Chelsea? PSG have a chance to cap their exceptional season with a fifth trophy, one that could bring Ousmane Dembélé even closer to the ultimate individual accolade, the Ballon d'Or, set to be awarded in September. Finally, the fate of Les Bleues is in their own hands: all they need is a draw against the Netherlands to reach the quarter-finals of the women's Euro.
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