Winner Swiatek ‘felt for’ Anisimova after ladies final thrashing

IGA Swiatek admitted she felt some empathy for opponent Amanda Anisimova after denying the tearful American a single game in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.

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For the first time in more than 100 years, the women’s final was won by a 6-0 6-0 scoreline, with Swiatek needing less than an hour to secure her maiden Wimbledon title.

It was a nightmare scenario for 23-year-old American Anisimova, who was playing in her first slam final.

“At the beginning | saw that she was tense,” said the Pole. “I wanted to focus on myself and not let that get into my head because it can be distracting, you can start taking things for granted.

“I can only imagine what she felt. Playing a grand slam final, it's a lot of pressure and she also must have felt a bit more fatigued after the semifinal. It's not easy and! was a bit worried but | wanted this win so bad that I just did my job.