New Delhi: Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek will be aiming to win her maiden Wimbledon title when she takes on Amanda Anisimova in the women’s singles final at the All England Club on Saturday, July 12. Swiatek, who has reached the Wimbledon 2025 summit clash after beating Belinda Bencic in the semi-final, will start as favourite against American Anisimova.
Swiatek has reached her first Wimbledon final this year, having never made it this far in the tournament in her career. The Polish star has been in terrific form and will be hoping to bring an end to her long-standing wait for her first grass major. However, it won’t be an easy task for the former world no.1 against Anisimova, who is also bidding to win her first Wimbledon crown.
Anisimova defeated the world no.1 and one of the title favourites, Aryna Sabalenka, in the semi-final to reach her maiden Grand Slam final. The American 13th seed defeated Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a thrilling three-setter in the semi-final. She will now face Swiatek, who boasts an impressive pedigree in big matches, having won five Grand Slams in her career.
The final between Swiatek and Anisimova will also ensure there is a first-time winner in women’s singles at Wimbledon for the eighth year in a row. No player has managed to defend their women’s singles title at Wimbledon since the legendary Serena Williams in 2016.