“I’ll definitely come out stronger after this” – Anisimova optimistic after chastening defeat in Wimbledon final
The American was beaten 6-0, 6-0 in just 57 minutes by Iga Swiatek in her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon
Amanda Anisimova, Wimbledon, 2025 © Action Plus / Psnewz
Considering she was fresh off one of the heaviest defeats in Grand Slam final history, Amanda Anisimova‘s post-match press conference struck a remarkably upbeat tone.
Speaking only a couple of hours after a chastening 6-0, 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek in her maiden Wimbledon final, the pain of that experience was still evident in the American’s face as she spoke softly but positively with the press.
Most striking was how optimistic Anisimova’s take on the afternoon’s quite stunning turn of events was.
Expecting a tearful, perhaps curt press conference in which the sting of such a defeat was still too raw to properly digest, the attending media instead witnessed an Anisimova who could smile at what had transpired, determined that there were positives to be salvaged from this loss.
“I mean it’s been such a special two weeks for me and I’ve enjoyed every moment that you know I got to experience out there so there’s a lot of positives I can take with me,” was the American’s opening statement, before paying tribute to the frightening level her opponent had exhibited.
“I mean, she came out playing very, very well. So all the credit to her, and she was able to to, you know, really play the game she wanted, I think. From my side, I think I was a bit frozen there with my nerves, and maybe the last two weeks, I got a bit tired or something. But, yeah, I mean, she definitely made it difficult for me.
“So, yeah, she’s she’s an unbelievable player, as I’ve said many times, and she deserves this win.”
Most players take some time to fully process losses in Grand Slam finals, let alone the nature of which Anisimova experienced today.
It was heartening, therefore, to hear the 23-year-old calmly explain that, once the shock of what transpired had subsided, there were already lessons that could be harnessed to turn her into an even stronger competitor.
“It was a bit tough to digest, obviously, especially during and right after. It’s not how I would have wanted my first grand slam final to go, but I think I was a little bit in shock after as well,” she continued.
“But I told myself, I’ll definitely come out stronger after this. I mean, that’s not an easy thing to go through, losing o and o in a Grand Slam final. But, if anything, I can look at it as a positive and, something that I can look at as motivation going forward.”
improved physicality key to animisova’s improvement
In terms of specific areas that Anisimova feels need to improve, she cited fatigue as a primary reason for the scoreline and, to that end, an improved physicality so she is better placed to be primed and raring to go if and when she next makes it deep into a major.
“I think that I was just really fatigued, and I could feel it also in my warm up this morning,” the American explained.
“I mean, I had to take a break after every single rally out there in my warmup. So, I think if anything, it’s my physicality that I need to work on and to be able to last two weeks in a Grand Slam is definitely something that you need to to work a lot on.
“It’s not an easy feat.”
While the scars of such a defeat may linger for some time, Anisimova seems not only determined, but confident of the notion that this experience will strengthen her more than it will leave lasting damage.
After unexpectedly losing her father to a heart attack when she was just 17 years old, and taking a seven-month hiatus from the sport due to burn-out and mental health issues, this resilient young American is clearly a player capable of bouncing back from adversity.
A Wimbledon final is, in itself, an extraordinary achievement.
Based on her refreshingly philosophical demeanour in the wake of such a crushing defeat, it would appear that Anisimova has no intention of letting today’s Wimbledon final be her last.
