Iga Swiatek, the 24-year-old Polish tennis sensation, is approaching the 2025 US Open series with a renewed sense of calm and confidence, thanks to her unexpected triumph at Wimbledon on July 12, 2025. The world No. 3 delivered a historic 6-0, 6-0 thrashing of Amanda Anisimova in just 57 minutes, claiming her first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam crown. This victory, her first on grass at the tour level, has shifted her outlook, allowing her to shrug off the pressure of results as she prepares for the National Bank Open in Montreal and the Cincinnati Open, with her sights set on reclaiming the US Open title she won in 2022. “This one and the US Open for sure feel better because no one expected that,” Swiatek said, reflecting on the significance of her grass-court breakthrough.
Swiatek’s Wimbledon run was a masterclass in dominance, as she dropped only 35 games throughout the tournament—the fewest since Martina Navratilova in 1990. Her flawless performance in the final marked the first “double bagel” in a Wimbledon women’s final since 1911, cementing her as the eighth woman in the Open Era to win majors on all three surfaces: clay, hard, and grass. “It seems super surreal,” she told the Centre Court crowd, clutching the Venus Rosewater Dish. “Honestly, I didn’t even dream of winning Wimbledon because it was way too far.” The victory was especially poignant after a challenging year marked by a doping controversy, a one-month ban for a contaminated sample, and a dip to No. 8 in the rankings—her lowest since March 2022. “I have already proved a lot,” she said, addressing critics. “I hope they will just leave me alone and let me do my job.”
The road to Wimbledon glory was anything but smooth. After defending her French Open title in 2024, Swiatek struggled, failing to reach a final for 13 months. Her semi-final loss to Aryna Sabalenka at Roland Garros 2025 and an emotional Olympic semi-final defeat in Paris, where she admitted to crying for “six hours,” tested her resilience. Yet, a strategic shift under new coach Wim Fissette, who replaced Tomasz Wiktorowski, brought a “new freshness” to her game, as noted by former player Andrea Petkovic. Training in Mallorca and a strong showing at Bad Homburg, where she reached the final, rebuilt her confidence on grass. “I was really competing throughout the whole two weeks,” Swiatek said, crediting her team’s belief in her. “I just trusted the process and the things that my coach wanted me to do on grass.”
Swiatek’s grass-court evolution was evident in her improved serve and compact forehand, tailored to the surface’s lower bounce. “For sure I was surprised with the consistency,” she said of her serve, which landed 78% of first serves in the final. Her relentless returning and defensive prowess overwhelmed Anisimova, who, despite a remarkable run to her first major final, crumbled under pressure with 28 unforced errors. Swiatek’s compassion shone through as she addressed her opponent post-match: “It doesn’t matter what happened today, you should be proud of what you’ve done.” Her own joy was palpable, from hoarding Wimbledon towels—a viral moment where she playfully shushed the camera—to receiving the trophy from the Princess of Wales, an experience she called “surreal” as a longtime royal family fan.
Now, as Swiatek heads to Montreal, where she faces a qualifier in her opener, she’s unburdened by the weight of expectations. With no titles to defend until next year’s grass season, every match offers a chance to climb back toward the No. 1 ranking, currently held by Sabalenka. “I’m just proud of myself because… who would have expected that?” she said, her disbelief giving way to gratitude. Her 26-6 record in 2025, bolstered by her 100th career Grand Slam win in the Wimbledon final, positions her as a formidable contender. Off the court, her work with Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity and partnerships with brands like Porsche and Lancôme reflect her growing influence. As she told reporters, “I feel like I’m an experienced player, but I didn’t expect this.” With her Wimbledon triumph as a catalyst, Swiatek is poised to attack the US Open series with newfound poise, ready to surprise herself—and the tennis world—once again.
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