It was a blowout. One of the biggest in Wimbledon history.
Iga Swiatek never faced even one break point.
The victory was that complete for a Polish Wonder who now has converted the Trifecta of the Grand Slam’s three surfaces while winning four clay court Grand Slams at the French Open, one Grand Slam at the hard-court U.S. Open and now one at grassy Wimbledon.
American Amanda Anisimova never had a chance. From losing four of the five points played in the first game to dropping four of the six points played in the wrap-up 12th game of the match, Anisimova never won a game, not even after holding a 40-5 edge in the third game of the match.
A Gift From Anisimova
This wasn’t a real match. The 57-minute encounter was a gift from Anisimova.
Swiatek never faced a break point in a 6-0, 6-0 match that lasted a mere 57 minutes. She yielded a total of four points in a combination of five of the six games played in the 25-minute first set.
The 5-11 Anisimova couldn’t handle the low balls hit by Swiatek. Anisimova was no match for Swiatek’s movement, quickness and consistency . . . and tight serves, especially her three aces in her last two service games.
There’s not much else to say. Iga is back as one of the women’s game’s great players, not just now but in the open era.
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James Beck (843-795-3584, h)
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James Beck was the 2003 winner of the USTA National Media Award for print media. A 1995 MBA graduate of The Citadel, he can be reached at Jamesbecktennis@gmail.com.
