Swiatek, already a five-time Grand Slam champion, has finally found her footing on grass — a surface that once felt alien to her game. Seeded eighth and long considered a clay-court specialist, she has dropped just one set en route to her first Wimbledon final, including a commanding 6-2, 6-0 demolition of Belinda Bencic in the semis.
Swiatek’s breakthrough on grass has surprised even herself. “Honestly, I never even dreamed that it’s going to be possible for me to play in the final,” she admitted. Her form is peaking at just the right moment, and she has never lost a major final — a perfect 5-0.
Anisimova, meanwhile, is riding a wave of redemption. The 23-year-old shocked Aryna Sabalenka in the semis, overcoming the three-time Slam finalist 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Once touted as a future star after reaching the 2019 French Open semis at 17, Anisimova stepped away from tennis in 2023 for mental health reasons. Her comeback, capped by a Wimbledon final appearance and guaranteed top-10 ranking, is nothing short of inspirational.
This is their first pro meeting, though Swiatek beat Anisimova in juniors. “It’s indescribable,” said Anisimova. “A lot of people told me you’d never make it back if you take time off. This proves otherwise.”
Swiatek brings experience and a growing affinity for grass; Anisimova brings fire, freedom, and belief. With a £3 million prize and a place in Wimbledon history on the line, their clash promises a thrilling end to a captivating women’s draw — and a celebration of perseverance, reinvention, and elite shot-making.
