Rafael Nadal Sends Clear Five-Word Message to Iga Swiatek After Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek finally got her hands on the Wimbledon trophy, delivering one of the most dominant finals in Grand Slam history. On Saturday, she needed just 57 minutes to defeat Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the women's singles final at Centre Court. The win marked Swiatek's first Wimbledon title and her sixth Grand Slam overall. It was also the first time in the Open Era that any player, man or woman, failed to win a single game in a Wimbledon final.
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Soon after the historic win, tennis legend Rafael Nadal shared a short but meaningful message to Swiatek on X (formerly Twitter):
'Congratulations @iga_swiatek! Amazing tournament! 🌱💪🏼'
The five-word message 'Amazing tournament' included was simple and respectful.
Iga Swiatek (POL) stands on the South West Hall balcony holding the Venus Rosewater Dish after winning The Wimbledon 2025.
Swiatek wasted no time in setting the tone. She broke Anisimova in the very first game and never looked back. The first set was done in just 25 minutes, with Swiatek hitting only two unforced errors compared to Anisimova's 14. The second set followed a similar script, with Swiatek again racing to a 5-0 lead before closing it out to complete the double bagel.
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For Amanda Anisimova, it was her maiden Grand Slam final. The 23-year-old had stunned World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semis but couldn't bring the same energy against Swiatek. Still, her run to the final will lift her into the top 10 for the first time in her career.
Swiatek's win at Wimbledon now completes her major collection on all three surfaces clay, hard, and grass. It also came as her first Grand Slam title since her French Open victory in 2024. Saturday wasn't just another win, it was a record-breaking statement, applauded by legends like Nadal himself.
Related: Iga Swiatek Is Trending for Immediate Reaction After Winning Wimbledon
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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