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Amanda Anisimova, right, embraces Iga Swiatek after her victory

Wimbledon redemption for Anisimova against Swiatek

Amanda Anisimova found redemption in New York after her Wimbledon final humiliation at the hands of Iga Swiatek.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Coco Gauff of the United States cries during a changeover against Donna Vekic of Croatia during their Women's Singles Second Round match on Day Five of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Aug

Gauff battles through to tears to overcome Vekic

Coco Gauff was in tears during and after her second-round US Open match but found a way through after seeking inspiration from a famous face in the crowd.

US Open • 30 Aug

Gauff scrapes through, record-breaking Swiatek

Coco Gauff battled through more serving problems to scrape into the second round of the US Open.

US Open • 27 Aug

MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 17: Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in the semi-final on Day 11 of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2025 in Mason, Ohio (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)

Swiatek sets up Cincinnati clash with Paolini

Iga Swiatek sets up final meeting with Jasmine Paolini, defeating Elena Rybakina 7-5 6-3 to reach the decider of Cincinnati Open for the first time.

Tennis • 18 Aug

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates her victory over Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the final of the ladies singles on day thirteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 1

Swiatek sensed tension in Anisimova during double bagel

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

Tennis • 13 Jul

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Iga Swiatek of Poland kisses the Ladies’ Singles Trophy following her victory against Amanda Anisimova of United States during the Ladies' Singles Fina on day thirteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tenn

Swiatek cruises to whitewash Wimbledon final victory

Iga Swiatek crushed Amanda Anisimova in the most one-sided Wimbledon final for 114 years.

Tennis • 12 Jul

Amanda Anisimova, USA, during semifinal of 2025 All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon,

Anisimova's renaissance culminates in Wimbledon final

Amanda Anisimova will face Iga Swiatek for the first time as a professional in the Wimbledon final – but she has known for a decade that the Pole is a formidable foe.

Tennis • 11 Jul

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Belinda Bencic of Switzerland celebrates her victory against Mirra Andreeva in the Quarter-Finals of the Ladies' Singles Competition on Centre Court during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis a

Nerveless Bencic shocks Andreeva at Wimbledon

Belinda Bencic ended the teenage dreams of Mirra Andreeva to reach her first Wimbledon semi-final, showing plenty of composure to upset her opponent 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-2).

Tennis • 09 Jul

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 05: Aryna Sabalenka plays a backhand against Iga Swiatek of Poland in the Women's Singles Semi Final match on Day Twelve of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 05, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)

Sabalenka dethrones 'Queen of Clay' Swiatek in Paris

Aryna Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek's defence of her French Open crown in the semi-finals at Roland Garros.

Tennis • 05 Jun

Updated Swiatek survives Rybakina test, Svitolina stuns Paolini

Iga Swiatek looked on the brink of losing her French Open crown but recovered from a set and a break down to extend her winning run at the French Open to 25 matches.

French Open • 02 Jun

Iga Swiatek of Poland at 2025 French Open

Swiatek's French Open bid boosted by Ostapenko exit

Defending champion Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fifth French Open title when the Polish fifth seed overcame Romania's Jaqueline Cristian 6-2 7-5 to reach the Roland Garros fourth round on a steamy Friday.

Tennis • 30 May

Iga Swiatek is aiming for a fourth title at Roland Garros

Swiatek hopes attitude shift aids French Open bid

Iga Swiatek spent the past fortnight digesting a tough Rome defeat and recalibrating her mindset as she returns to Roland Garros chasing a fourth French Open crown, the defending champion said.

Tennis • 25 May

Iga Swiatek has been roundly criticised for an incident with a ball boy during her defeat to Mirra Andreeva last week

Regretful Swiatek 'not proud' of ball-boy incident

World number two Iga Swiatek said she was not proud of the way she vented her frustration at Indian Wells, where she nearly hit a ball boy after smashing a ball into the ground, but added that she did not expect to receive "such harsh judgements".

Tennis • 18 Mar

Madison Keys celebrates match point against five-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek

Keys stuns Swiatek to join Sabalenka in Oz Open final

Madison Keys stunned Iga Swiatek to set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Tennis • 23 Jan

Iga Swiatek has lost just 14 games in five matches so far

Swiatek gets double bounce of ball as she reaches semis

Iga Swiatek continued her romp through the Australian Open draw with a quarter-final victory over Emma Navarro.

Tennis • 22 Jan

Swiatek has been speaking ahead of the Australian Open

Swiatek: Absence due to ban 'worst time in life'

Iga Swiatek admitted she felt awkward about not being able to be honest regarding her absence from the tour.

Tennis • 10 Jan

Iga Swiatek (L) and Simona Halep pictured in 2022

Halep hits out after Swiatek escapes long doping ban

Simona Halep has questioned the "big difference" in how doping cases are treated after world number two Iga Swiatek was handed a one-month drugs ban while the Romanian was out of action for over 18 months following two separate anti-doping violations.

Tennis • 29 Nov 24

Four-time French Open winner Swiatek has been banned for one month

Swiatek handed one-month ban after doping violation

Iga Swiatek has been given a one-month doping suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance.

Tennis • 29 Nov 24

Swiatek comes from behind to finally see off Krejcikova

Iga Swiatek marked her return to action with an impressive fightback to beat Barbora Krejcikova 4-6 7-5 6-2 at the WTA Finals in Riyadh.

Tennis • 03 Nov 24

Aryna Sabalenka had been in stellar form this year

Sabalenka streak ended by Muchova at China Open

Aryna Sabalenka's 15-match winning streak ended with a semi-final loss to Karolina Muchova at the China Open in Beijing.

Tennis • 04 Oct 24

Tearful Osaka makes winning return to US Open

A tearful Naomi Osaka admits she did not know whether she would ever make it back to the US Open as she enjoyed a winning return.

Tennis • 28 Aug 24

Iga felt the wrath of an impatient Wimbledon crowd

Iga Swiatek booed as she crashes out of Wimbledon

World number one Iga Swiatek suffered more Wimbledon woe after she was booed on court one before she crashed out in the third round to Yulia Putintseva.

Tennis • 06 Jul 24

Iga Swiatek celebrates her victory over Italy's Jasmine Paolini which marks her fifth grand slam title by the age of 23

Dominant Swiatek cruises to fourth French Open title

Iga Swiatek swept to a fourth French Open crown by beating Italian underdog Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-1 in and hour and eight minutes.

Tennis • 08 Jun 24

Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her semi-final against Coco Gauff

Preview: Swiatek primed to prolong French Open mastery

Iga Swiatek is aiming for her fourth French Open title in five years when she faces Italian underdog Jasmine Paolini in the women's singles final at Roland Garros on Saturday.

Tennis • 07 Jun 24

Swiatek and Paolini set up French Open final showdown

Iga Swiatek moved closer to a third successive French Open title by cruising past American third seed Coco Gauff on Thursday and she will play Jasmine Paolini in the final after the Italian downed Mirra Andreeva.

Tennis • 06 Jun 24