Amanda Anisimova walked onto Centre Court on July 12, dreaming of her first Grand Slam title. Fifty-seven minutes later, she made history for all the wrong reasons. The American’s fairy tale run at Wimbledon 2025 ended in a crushing 6-0, 6-0 defeat to Iga Świątek, marking the first time since 1911 that a Wimbledon women’s final ended without the losing player winning a single game. Despite the heartbreak, Anisimova reached her first Grand Slam final and will crack the WTA top 10 for the first time in her career.
What Did Amanda Anisimova Say About Her Wimbledon Final Performance?
Following the match, Anisimova spoke about what went wrong during her post-match press conference. When reporters asked about the nerves she felt walking into her first Grand Slam final, she gave a candid response that revealed her true feelings about the match.
“I was nervous, but it wasn’t anything out of this world,” Anisimova said. “If anything, I was more excited to go out there and compete. But yeah, I didn’t practice yesterday, and I think that I was just really fatigued, and I could feel it also in my warm-up this morning. I had to take a break after every single rally out there in my warm-up.”
When discussing areas for improvement, Anisimova acknowledged the physical and mental challenges she faced during the tournament.
“I think if anything, it’s my physicality that I need to work on, and to be able to last two weeks in a grand slam is definitely something that you need to work a lot on,” Anisimova continued. “It’s not an easy feat. So yeah, there’s a lot of room for improvement, I think. And yeah, if anything, I think it’s more experience for me on how to handle nerves, and it’s my first slam final, so at least I have that experience now.”
Reflecting on her mindset during the final, she explained her physical and mental state throughout the tournament.
“I think I was a bit frozen there with my nerves and maybe the last two weeks I got a bit tired or something,” Anisimova said. “It was overall just fatigue. It’s been like a long season, and I think it’s just something that I need to work on, and obviously, it’s my physicality at the end of the day that I need to improve.”
How Did Anisimova Reach Her First Grand Slam Final?
Anisimova’s path to the final showcased her dominance throughout the fortnight. She kicked off the tournament with a statement win against Yulia Putintseva 6-0, 6-0 in the first round. The American then dispatched Renata Zarazua 6-4, 6-3 in the second round before grinding out a tough three-set victory over Dalma Galfi 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 in the third round.
The later rounds brought her most significant victories. In the fourth round, Anisimova defeated Linda Noskova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, and in the quarterfinals, she took down Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 7-6(9). However, the highlight of her run came in the semifinals, where she stunned World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
This remarkable run represents a massive comeback story for Anisimova, who stepped away from tennis for eight months in 2023 to focus on her mental health. She had been battling burnout and depression since 2022. When she returned to competition in January 2024, her ranking had plummeted to 189th. But she steadily climbed back up the rankings and enjoyed a strong 2025 season, capturing the Qatar Open title in February.
Leading up to Wimbledon, Anisimova built momentum with a solid grass-court season, reaching the Queen’s Club final in June. At Wimbledon, she entered as the 13th seed. Her run to the final guarantees she will break into the top 10 for the first time in her career, moving to No. 7 in the rankings.
