Iga Swiatek wins maiden Wimbledon title, meets FRIENDS star Courteney Cox after historic victory
Iga Swiatek won her maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday, July 12, defeating American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0. The 24-year-old became the first Polish player to claim a Wimbledon singles championship. The final match lasted 57 minutes, marking one of the most dominant performances in recent Grand Slam finals.
Swiatek, who previously won four French Open titles and one US Open title, added her sixth Grand Slam trophy with the win at the All England Club. Prior to this tournament, her best performance at Wimbledon was reaching the quarterfinals.
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The final followed a commanding semifinal win over Belinda Bencic, where Swiatek dropped only two games. In the championship match, she closed out victory with a backhand winner and did not allow her opponent to win a single game.
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Courteney Cox congratulates Swiatek post-victory
Following her victory, Swiatek approached the player's box to greet her team and support staff. Among those present was actress Courteney Cox, known for playing Monica Geller on the television series FRIENDS. Swiatek, a long-time fan of the show, embraced Cox in a moment captured on video and circulated on social media.
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Swiatek's family, including her father and sister, were also in attendance for the historic moment. This meeting marked the second time Swiatek and Cox interacted in public. Earlier in 2024, ahead of the French Open, the two played a light practice session on a Paris clay court. That friendly exchange concluded with a hug, highlighting Swiatek's appreciation for the show and its cast.
Cox appeared in FRIENDS from 1994 to 2004 and remains a cultural icon through her association with the series. Swiatek has openly expressed her admiration for the show on multiple occasions.
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Swiatek joins elite list with sixth Grand Slam title
With this victory, Swiatek maintains a perfect record in Grand Slam finals, winning all six of her appearances. She now holds a 100–20 win-loss record in Grand Slam matches, becoming the fastest to reach 100 wins at majors since Serena Williams achieved the feat in 2004.
Swiatek's win also positions her as the youngest player to win Grand Slam titles on all three playing surfaces, clay, hard, and grass, since Williams accomplished the same in 2002. Her previous Grand Slam titles include victories at Roland Garros (2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024) and the US Open (2022).
The Wimbledon title ends a 13-month drought since her last major win and further solidifies her status among the sport's elite.
Swiatek reflects on unexpected Wimbledon triumph
During the trophy presentation ceremony, Swiatek shared her thoughts on winning the prestigious tournament.
'I'd never won this title. It's amazing and I'm going to enjoy this moment. It seems super surreal. I never expected to win and would thank my team to have their trust and support. It is really amazing, see you all next year,' said Swiatek.
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Her performance at Wimbledon adds a new chapter to her already impressive Grand Slam career and broadens her legacy on the international tennis stage.
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