Wimbledon 2025 women’s final live: Iga Swiatek v Amanda Anisimova tennis score and result

Annabel Croft readies to speak to Anisimova but gives her a moment to compose herself as the tears come again.

She addresses Swiatek first. “You’re such an incredible player, it obviously showed today. You’ve been such an inspiration to me, just an unbelievable athlete. Getting to the final of your first Wimbledon it’s so special, so congratulations to you and your team.

“Thank you to everyone who’s supported me since my first-round match here, you guys have carried me throughout this entire championship and it’s been an incredible fortnight for me. Even though I ran out of gas a bit today, I wish that I could put on a better performance, you guys have been there for me and lifted me up, so thank you very much.

“Thank you to everyone who’s put on this incredible tournament, it’s been such a privilege playing here. To be able to compete in front of all of you has been so so special. I’ll never forget this experience and all of these memories.

“To my pretty small box up there – I don’t think there’s one seat left. Some of my family flying in, it was so unbelievable to experience this with you all, you guys were that extra motivation and inspiration I needed. You guys have always believed in me. My mum, who flew in this morning, I definitely would not be standing here…” she trails off and tears up again. Mum wipes away a tear too.

“My mum’s put in more work than I have, honestly,” she manages to say. “I’m so sorry… My mum is the most selfless person I know and she’s done everything to get me to this point in my life. So thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of flying in – it’s definitely not why I lost today! I love you so much, and to the rest of my team, this whole journey, you guys have made it so enjoyable. I honestly don’t have the words, I’m so so thankful. I love you guys, you know that.

“Lastly, I know I didn’t have enough today but I’m going to keep putting in the work and I hope to be back here one day. Thank you everyone.”

And now for the trophy presentation. The Princess of Wales has a few words with Anisimova, who waves to the crowd as she walks over to the microphone… before being ushered back to the sideline for Swiatek to receive the trophy. She clearly just wants to get this over with as soon as possible.

Amanda Anisimova has walked off court to compose herself and is greeted with huge cheers as she comes back onto Centre Court in tears. The 23-year-old has had a phenomenal tournament but just froze today.

6-0, 6-0, in 57 minutes. The Pole shakes her head as she sits down in her chair after hugging her nearest and dearest.

Iga Swiatek is the Wimbledon champion, and the first to win at SW19 by a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline since 1911.

You could hear a pin drop as the pair trade blows from the baseline… Swiatek drops a forehand that lands perfectly on the line, and she’s done it!

The eighth seed, now a six-time grand slam champion, stands there in amazement for a moment before dropping to the turf.

She gets up to hug Anisimova before jumping for joy and heading straight for hugs in the player’s box.

Swiatek goes down the line but hits long for 40-30.

Anisimova 0-6, 0-5 Swiatek*

Anisimova is in control of the point with Swiatek stranded at the baseline – but her volley drifts long 15-30.

An ace brings up championship point.

Anisimova 0-6, 0-5 Swiatek*

The eighth seed goes wide for 0-15.

Anisimova 0-6, 0-5 Swiatek*

Anisimova 0-6, 0-5 Swiatek*

Anisimova’s heart just is not in this. Every groundstroke is returned with interest by Swiatek and a couple of loose balls see her go 15-40 down.

And she breaks, with Anisimova pinned at the net, with a cross-court winner.

Anisimova might look to the example of Madison Keys, once the dust has settled on this experience. The American lost her maiden slam final at the 2017 US Open 6-3, 6-0, overcome by stage fright. But she came back and now has the Australian Open trophy in her cabinet.