The straight-sets win by the Polish superstar Iga Świątek over America’s Amanda Anisimova is an outlier, not the norm.

Tennis fans could witness a whole lot of history made in '26. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Jannik Sinner, Iga Świątek Can Make Rare Tennis History in 2026 After Wimbledon Wins.

Showcasing brilliance and composure on tennis’s grandest stage, Rolex Testimonees Iga Świątek and Jannik Sinner claimed their Wimbledon titles in unforgettable fashion.

After Polish tennis star Iga Świątek’s commanding victory at this year’s Wimbledon final, the US Embassy in Warsaw has made good on a lighthearted wager inspired by her now-famous favorite dish: pasta with strawberries.

Anisimova is seeking her first career Grand Slam and is to finally break through as one of the top players in the sport, after several years of nearly achieving greatness. In the semifinals, the American defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one-ranked female tennis player, in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, and 6-4.

On Saturday, American tennis player Amanda Anisimova lost in devastating fashion to Poland’s Iga Świątek in the Wimbledon finals. Afterwards, Kate Middleton—the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club—presented both Świątek and Anisimova with their trophies, and offered some comforting words to the runner-up.