Wimbledon will crown its eighth consecutive first-time women’s champion this Saturday, as Poland’s Iga Swiatek takes on American Amanda Anisimova in a final that continues a remarkable trend of variety at the All England Club.
Swiatek, a former world No. 1 with four French Open titles and one U.S. Open crown, reached her first Wimbledon final after a commanding 6-2, 6-0 victory over Belinda Bencic in the semi-finals. “I thought I experienced everything on the court,” said the 24-year-old, “but I didn’t experience playing well on grass.” Until now.
Anisimova, seeded 13th and playing in her first Grand Slam final, advanced after a gritty 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win against current world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. With powerful, flat groundstrokes tailor-made for grass, the 23-year-old showed both resilience and ambition. “A lot of people told me I’d never make it back to the top if I took time off,” said Anisimova, who took a mental health break in 2023 and missed the tournament entirely. “I’m proud to prove you can still succeed if you prioritise yourself.”
The 2024 final continues an unusual pattern at Wimbledon. Since Serena Williams’ last triumph in 2016, no woman has repeated as champion. The previous winners — Garbiñe Muguruza (2017), Angelique Kerber (2018), Simona Halep (2019), Ash Barty (2021), Elena Rybakina (2022), Marketa Vondrousova (2023), and Barbora Krejcikova (2024) — were all first-time champions at SW19. By contrast, only five men — Federer, Djokovic, Nadal, Murray, and Alcaraz — have won the title since 2003.
Tennis legend Chris Evert offered insight into this revolving door of champions. “The game is deeper now than ever,” she said, noting that grass presents unique challenges. “It’s a polar opposite to clay, and players only get a couple of weeks to adapt after the French Open. Add to that the unpredictable bounces, and it’s hard to feel fully confident.”
Swiatek’s recent runner-up finish in Bad Homburg and Anisimova’s appearance in the Queen’s Club final show both players have found form on grass, a surface that often favours flatter hitters and faster adaptation. Their Saturday showdown represents not only a personal milestone for each but also a broader evolution in the women’s game — one defined by depth, diversity, and a reshaping of dominance.
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