As Wimbledon 2025 culminates in a thrilling final this Saturday between Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek, grass-court enthusiasts couldn’t have scripted a better narrative. Both women have stormed through the draw, leaving a trail of impressive wins and proving that grass is no longer an afterthought in their careers. But who has the edge to lift the trophy? Let’s dive into their records, momentum, and why one of them might emerge as the champion.
Amanda Anisimova: Momentum and Resilience
Anisimova’s journey to the final has been nothing short of remarkable. Coming in as the 13th seed, she’s already taken down world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals (6-4, 4-6, 6-4), showing resilience in a tight three-set battle. Her earlier wins over Pavlyuchenkova, Noskova, and Galfi were punctuated by grit — she came through several three-setters and even survived a couple of second-set slips before regaining control.
What stands out about Anisimova is how well she adapts to the quirks of grass: a powerful serve, flat groundstrokes, and fearless shot-making. Her brutal 6-0 6-0 demolition of Yulia Putintseva in the first round set the tone for her run. In past Wimbledons, she’s struggled to make a deep dent, but this year she has been unshakable, dispatching opponents with a mixture of finesse and aggression.
Amanda Anisimova – All Wimbledon Grass Appearances
| Year | Round | W/L | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Final | W or L? | (8) Iga Swiatek [POL] | live (match ongoing) |
| 2025 | SF | Win | (1) Aryna Sabalenka [BLR] | 6-4 4-6 6-4 |
| 2025 | QF | Win | Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova [RUS] | 6-1 7-6(9) |
| 2025 | R16 | Win | (30) Linda Noskova [CZE] | 6-2 5-7 6-4 |
| 2025 | R32 | Win | Dalma Galfi [HUN] | 6-3 5-7 6-3 |
| 2025 | R64 | Win | Renata Zarazua [MEX] | 6-4 6-3 |
| 2025 | R128 | Win | Yulia Putintseva [KAZ] | 6-0 6-0 |
| 2024 | Q3 | Loss | (25) Eva Lys [GER] | 6-4 3-6 4-6 |
| 2024 | Q2 | Win | (4) Hailey Baptiste [USA] | 6-7(3) 7-5 6-1 |
| 2024 | Q1 | Win | Valentini Grammatikopoulou [GRE] | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2022 | QF | Loss | (16) Simona Halep [ROU] | 2-6 4-6 |
| 2022 | R16 | Win | Harmony Tan [FRA] | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2022 | R32 | Win | (11) Coco Gauff [USA] | 6-7(4) 6-2 6-1 |
| 2022 | R64 | Win | Lauren Davis [USA] | 2-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 2022 | R128 | Win | Yue Yuan [CHN] | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2021 | R128 | Loss | Magda Linette [POL] | 2-6 3-6 6-1 |
| 2019 | R64 | Loss | Magda Linette [POL] | 4-6 5-7 |
| 2019 | R128 | Win | Sorana Cirstea [ROU] | 6-3 6-3 |
Iga Swiatek: Domination and Confidence
Swiatek, on the other hand, has quietly but convincingly reminded everyone why she’s the world’s most dominant player of her generation. Despite grass being historically her least comfortable surface, she’s looked imperious this year. She breezed past Belinda Bencic in the semifinals with a commanding 6-2 6-0 win and hasn’t dropped a set since the second round. Her wins over Samsonova, Tauson, and Collins showcased her improved movement and patience on grass — an area where she once struggled.
Swiatek’s career on grass has been a slow build. Since her 2019 Wimbledon debut, she’s lost early several times — including a painful defeat to Svitolina in last year’s quarterfinals. But this year, she seems to have solved the puzzle, adjusting her topspin-heavy game for faster points and more net play.
Iga Swiatek – All Wimbledon Grass Appearances
| Year | Round | W/L | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Final | W or L? | (13) Amanda Anisimova [USA] | live (match ongoing) |
| 2025 | SF | Win | Belinda Bencic [SUI] | 6-2 6-0 |
| 2025 | QF | Win | (19) Liudmila Samsonova [RUS] | 6-2 7-5 |
| 2025 | R16 | Win | (23) Clara Tauson [DEN] | 6-4 6-1 |
| 2025 | R32 | Win | Danielle Collins [USA] | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2025 | R64 | Win | Caty Mcnally [USA] | 5-7 6-2 6-1 |
| 2025 | R128 | Win | Polina Kudermetova [RUS] | 7-5 6-1 |
| 2024 | R32 | Loss | Yulia Putintseva [KAZ] | 3-6 1-6 2-6 |
| 2024 | R64 | Win | Petra Martic [CRO] | 6-4 6-3 |
| 2024 | R128 | Win | Sofia Kenin [USA] | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2023 | QF | Loss | (WC) Elina Svitolina [UKR] | 5-7 7-6(5) 2-6 |
| 2023 | R16 | Win | (14) Belinda Bencic [SUI] | 6-7(4) 7-6(2) 6-3 |
| 2023 | R32 | Win | (30) Petra Martic [CRO] | 6-2 7-5 |
| 2023 | R64 | Win | Sara Sorribes Tormo [ESP] | 6-2 6-0 |
| 2023 | R128 | Win | Lin Zhu [CHN] | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2022 | R32 | Loss | Alize Cornet [FRA] | 4-6 2-6 |
| 2022 | R64 | Win | Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove [NED] | 6-4 4-6 6-3 |
| 2022 | R128 | Win | Jana Fett [CRO] | 6-0 6-3 |
| 2021 | R16 | Loss | (21) Ons Jabeur [TUN] | 7-5 1-6 1-6 |
| 2021 | R32 | Win | Irina Camelia Begu [ROU] | 6-1 6-0 |
| 2021 | R64 | Win | Vera Zvonareva [RUS] | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2021 | R128 | Win | Su Wei Hsieh [TPE] | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2019 | R128 | Loss | Viktorija Golubic [SUI] | 2-6 6-7(3) |
Who Will Win?
Why Swiatek is Favored:
📈 Swiatek’s clean, efficient path to the final — winning most matches in straight sets — shows her readiness.
💪 Her improved movement and willingness to flatten her shots on grass give her an advantage.
🧠 Mentally, Swiatek thrives in big finals, and her experience in Slams is unmatched.
Why Anisimova Can Upset:
🔥 Anisimova’s shot-making and flat hitting suit grass perfectly — and she’s beaten top seeds this fortnight.
🎯 If she serves big and keeps Swiatek on the defensive, she can turn the match into her kind of battle.
⚡ Her confidence after defeating Sabalenka is sky-high.
Why Swiatek Gets the Nod
Both players arrive at the final battle-tested, but the data and form lean toward Iga Swiatek. Here’s why:
- Swiatek’s current Wimbledon campaign has been far cleaner — she’s dropped just one set in six matches, compared to Anisimova’s three three-setters.
- She has shown dominance against higher-ranked opponents, crushing Bencic and Samsonova with ease.
- Her grass-court maturity is evident, and she seems to finally have the confidence to translate her clay and hard-court supremacy to grass.
Anisimova will make it competitive; her aggressive game can disrupt even the best. But Swiatek’s improved consistency, mental fortitude, and fitness should carry her through. Expect a hard-fought, possibly three-set final — but Swiatek is the favorite to claim her first Wimbledon crown.