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CNN
4 days ago
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- CNN
Amanda Anisimova vows to return stronger after being ‘frozen' with nerves during Wimbledon final defeat
It was billed as the Wimbledon women's final that no one expected, it finished as a match that American rising star Amanda Anisimova will want to forget. The 23-year-old always knew she was up against it, playing in her first grand slam final against a five-time major champion who has seemingly reinvented her game on grass. But even the biggest Iga Świątek fan would never have predicted the 6-0, 6-0 thrashing that played out on Centre Court on Saturday. The demolition job took less than an hour. It was also the first time since 1911 that a Wimbledon women's final was won without the champion dropping a single game. Everything went wrong for Anisimova, while everything went right for Świątek. The perfect storm, with two very different outcomes for either player. 'I think I was a bit frozen there with my nerves and maybe the last two weeks I got a bit tired,' a very poised Anisimova told reporters during her post-final press conference. 'It was a bit tough to digest, obviously, especially during and right after. It's not how I would have wanted my first grand slam final to go. 'I think I was a little bit in shock after as well, but I told myself I'll definitely come out stronger after this.' Despite the heavy defeat in the final, we must not forget the incredible tournament that Anisimova has had at SW19 this year. No one really tipped the world No. 12 for a title run on the grass, there were simply too many better players, with too much experience in this competition. But as the big names dropped out of the women's draw, Anisimova kept getting closer to her maiden grand slam final. Then came a semifinal against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Ask Anisimova today and she might say she wished her tournament ended after that brilliant win. The American showed everything that is great about her game against Sabalenka: Her booming backhand drawing gasps from the Centre Court crowd who started to fall in love with the youngster. But, in truth, none of that form was on display during Saturday's final. Her serve was left wanting and 28 unforced errors just demonstrated what state of mind she was in. In her post-match comments, Anisimova said how she had struggled with the heat during the semifinal and thought that maybe could have caused her level to drop in the final. She also said she felt fatigue during her warmup, but didn't want to take anything away from her opponent's 'incredible' performance. Straight after the match, Anisimova somehow mustered the courage to conduct her on-court interview, something that has become tradition at Wimbledon over the decades. After brushing away the tears, she managed to speak so eloquently about what must have felt like one of the most difficult moments of her career. But while she explained how she simply 'ran out of gas' in the final, the love she showed her family and friends in the player's box spoke volumes about the journey she's been on. In 2023, Anisimova stepped away from the sport, deciding not to touch her racket for months while she combatted what she described as burnout. The time away from tennis was to help her own mental health, which had suffered after several seasons on the hamster wheel that is the professional tennis tour. If bouncing from hotel to hotel is not enough, each tennis match is like a psychological game of chess. It's no wonder that teenage prodigies, like Anisimova was, can quickly get tired of it all. During the break, Anisimova said she learned a lot about herself, spending time with the people she loves and exploring new hobbies, one of which was art. In 2024, she returned and set out proving people wrong. After her semifinal win at Wimbledon, Anisimova told reporters that people had said she would never reach the top of tennis again after taking such a long break. She previously said it was a 'special' feeling to show how wrong doubters were at SW19 this year. 'My fighting spirit has gotten me to the final today,' she said as her tournament came to an end. 'It wasn't me playing perfect. There were matches where I struggled and I wasn't playing to my full potential, but I think just me staying focused and fighting my way through certain moments and focusing and also lifting myself up and trying to not get negative on myself was the most important thing.' No one needs to tell Anisimova that there will be brighter moments in her career to come. If anything, this tournament has shown her game is good enough to reach a grand slam final while still having plenty of areas to improve – and that's exactly what she's promised to do going forward. First, though, the more important things. Anisimova vowed to spend some much-needed time with her family and friends after they showed so much support throughout the tournament. Whatever comes next in her career, though, you get the sense it will be driven from the feeling she felt on Centre Court during this year's final. 'There's a lot of improvement,' she said. 'If anything, I think it's more experience for me on how to handle nerves. It's my first grand slam final, so at least I have that experience now.'
Telegraph
4 days ago
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- Telegraph
Iga Swiatek vs Amanda Anisimova: Score and latest Wimbledon women's final updates
Hello and welcome to women's final day at Wimbledon as Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova battle it out on Centre Court. Today's winner will be Wimbledon's eighth consecutive first-time women's champion. Since Serena Williams won her seventh and last Wimbledon championship in 2016 — a repeat performance from a year prior — every woman to hold the trophy was doing so for the first time. There was Garbiñe Muguruza in 2017, Angelique Kerber in 2018, Simona Halep in 2019 and Ash Barty in 2021 — all of whom are now retired — followed by Elena Rybakina in 2022, Marketa Vondrousova in 2023 and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024. Anisimova is the latest unexpected finalist in the women's singles after defeating world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals. Their only meeting on court came nine years ago in the Junior Fed Cup, when Swiatek, who is three months older, emerged the winner. '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.' Swiatek is happy to see her former junior rival, who lost in qualifying here last year, back at the forefront of the sport, 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. 'She knows how to play on grass. With her game style, the surface fits her. So it's going to be a challenge.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Wimbledon women's final 2025: When is it and how to watch Iga Swiatek vs Amanda Anisimova
Iga Swiatek is the favourite going into the final - Shutterstock /Tolga Akmen There will be a first-time winner of the Wimbledon women's title on Saturday after Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova reached the final. Swiatek was calmness personified as she swept aside Belinda Bencic in a 6-2, 6-0 victory that lasted just 72 minutes. Advertisement In contrast, her opponent Anisimova stunned world No 1 and title favourite Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic contest, winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in two hours and 37 minutes. Skip to: When is the women's final? The final will take place on Saturday at 4pm. How to watch the Wimbledon women's final on TV and streaming in the UK The BBC is broadcasting the event on BBC One and iPlayer. Clare Balding will lead the presenting team and she will be joined by the likes of John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, Tracy Austin, Tim Henman and Annabel Croft. TNT Sports also has the rights to show the women's final. Nick Kyrgios will provide 'watchalong' punditry. Studio coverage is fronted by Craig Doyle, with Alastair Eykyn providing lead commentary. Kyrgios will be joined by fellow players CoCo Vandeweghe and Dan Evans in what appears to be a lively analyst line-up. Advertisement How to watch the Wimbledon women's final on TV in the US ESPN has the rights to show 140-plus hours of coverage from Wimbledon in the United States after they signed a 12-year agreement to broadcast the event. Coverage of the final starts at 11am Eastern Time with the match being shown on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+ What is the head-to-head record of the finalists? Perhaps surprisingly, this is the first career meeting between the two players. Road to the final What is the Wimbledon prize money ? In 2025, total prize money is £53.5 million, up 7 per cent from last year and is double the figure awarded 10 years ago. The men's and women's singles champions will take home £3 million each. Who is the defending champion? Last year, Barbora Krejcikova claimed her second grand slam singles title when she beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. Advertisement Past Wimbledon winners The Wimbledon trophies The women play for the Venus Rosewater Dish, which is a silver salver with mythological decoration. The champion at the end of the tournament receives a three-quarter size replica of their respective trophy, which bears the names of all past winners. The Gentlemen's Singles Trophy and the Venus Rosewater Dish - Getty Images/Thomas Lovelock Latest odds To win the women's title Iga Swiatek 9/20 Amanda Anisimova 2/1 Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
6 days ago
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Wimbledon women's final 2025: When is it and how to watch Iga Swiatek vs Amanda Anisimova
There will be a first-time winner of the Wimbledon women's title on Saturday after Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova reached the final. Swiatek was calmness personified as she swept aside Belinda Bencic in a 6-2, 6-0 victory that lasted just 72 minutes. In contrast, her opponent Anisimova stunned world No 1 and title favourite Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic contest, winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in two hours and 37 minutes. Skip to: How to watch the final Road to the final Prize money Latest odds When is the women's final? The final will take place on Saturday at 4pm. How to watch the Wimbledon women's final on TV and streaming in the UK The BBC is broadcasting the event on BBC One and iPlayer. Clare Balding will lead the presenting team and she will be joined by the likes of John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, Tracy Austin, Tim Henman and Annabel Croft. TNT Sports also has the rights to show the women's final. Nick Kyrgios will provide 'watchalong' punditry. Studio coverage is fronted by Craig Doyle, with Alastair Eykyn providing lead commentary. Kyrgios will be joined by fellow players CoCo Vandeweghe and Dan Evans in what appears to be a lively analyst line-up. How to watch the Wimbledon women's final on TV in the US ESPN has the rights to show 140-plus hours of coverage from Wimbledon in the United States after they signed a 12-year agreement to broadcast the event. Coverage of the final starts at 11am Eastern Time which match being shown on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+ What is the head-to-head record of the finalists? Perhaps surprisingly, this is the first career meeting between the two players. Road to the final What is the Wimbledon prize money? In 2025, total prize money is £53.5 million, up 7 per cent from last year and is double the figure awarded 10 years ago. The men's and women's singles champions will take home £3 million each. Who is the defending champion? Last year, Barbora Krejcikova claimed her second grand slam singles title when she beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. Past Wimbledon winners The Wimbledon trophies The women play for the Venus Rosewater Dish, which is a silver salver with mythological decoration. The champion at the end of the tournament receives a three-quarter size replica of their respective trophy, which bears the names of all past winners.
The Guardian
15-06-2025
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- The Guardian
Amanda Anisimova v Tatjana Maria: Queen's Club women's singles final
Update: Date: 2025-06-15T12:00:17.000Z Title: Preamble Content: So we got there in the end. It's taken us 52 years, but finally, we're here: a women's final at Queen's Club, and what a joy that is. Though it barely needs saying, it's worth saying anyway: equality and visibility matter; we must never be blasé about either. Really, it feels banal to eulogise a brilliant tournament, because what else did we think would happen but this? What else could possibly happen but this? Yet conversely, it's also fair to say that none of us predicted a final between Amanda Anisimova and Tatjana Maria – itself part of the beauty we're extolling. Anisimova was outed herself as a potential champion in 2019, reaching the semis at Roland Garros aged just 17. But the slog of the tour ground her down and eventually she acted, taking off the second half of 2023 to protect her mental health and returning a more realised, fulfilled human being – with the same divine ball-striking. And what a week she's had here. The portents were there – earlier in the year she won her first WTA 1000 title, then made round four in Paris before losing in two tight sets to Aryna Sabalenka. But even so, there can't have been many who expected that, after seeing off Jodie Burrage and Sonay Kartal, she'd then despatch Emma Navarro and Qinwen Zheng, seeded 3 and 1 respectively. She is at it. So, though, is Maria – another who evidences the restorative powers of a career break, having twice taken time off to have and look after her children. Following the birth of her second, in 2021, she reached the last four of Wimbledon the next year and now, aged 38 having relied on athletic prowess, is using her command of spins and angles to discomfit younger, faster and more powerful rivals. Her run this week has been nothing short of sensational. First, she completed qualifying, then she ejected Laylah Fernandez, Karolína Muchová, Elena Rybakina and Madison Keys for the loss of only one set. Which is to say shes playing as well as she can – and so is Anisimova. One of them is about to enjoy the greatest day of their career, and it is our privilege to experience the battle as they work out which. Play: 1.30pm BST
