Amanda Anisimova walked onto Centre Court at Wimbledon expecting to battle. What she got instead was a masterclass from Iga Świątek that left fans stunned and critics circling. The 6-0, 6-0 scoreline told only part of the story, but it was enough to send social media into overdrive with harsh takes about the young American’s performance.
Why Did Rennae Stubbs Defend Amanda Anisimova So Fiercely?
On Saturday, Anisimova faced a tough challenge in the Wimbledon final, going up against the former WTA No. 1. The match didn’t go her way as Świątek dominated from start to finish, winning the final in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0. The scoreline shocked fans as Anisimova failed to secure even a single game.
Following the tough loss, Serena Williams’ former coach Rennae Stubbs stepped forward with firm backing for the young American. She expressed frustration with fans’ negative comments, which criticized the 23-year-old for the results.
“Anyone who goes on social media to trash Amanda needs to really check themselves,” Stubbs posted on X. “This is a kid that just made her first major final & deservedly so. She’s also someone who’s overcome a lot, including losing her father when she was a teenager. She’s is a lovely kid, so chill.”
Anyone who goes on social media to trash Amanda needs to really check themselves. This is a kid that just made her first major final & deservedly so. She’s also someone who’s overcome a lot, including losing her father when she was a teenager. She’s is a lovely kid, so chill.
— Rennae Stubbs ♈️ (@rennaestubbs) July 12, 2025
The numbers tell the story of Anisimova’s struggles in the final. She struggled to find her rhythm from the beginning, making 28 unforced errors that gave Świątek a big advantage. The Polish star hit just 10 winners, yet managed to win 55 out of the 79 total points played.
This outcome marked the first time in over a century that a Wimbledon women’s final ended this way. The last time was back in 1911 when Dorothea Lambert Chambers beat Dora Boothby without dropping a game. Across all major tennis finals, only one other match had a similar scoreline: in 1988, Steffi Graf beat Natasha Zvereva 6-0, 6-0 at the French Open.
What Did Anisimova Say to Her Mother After the Loss?
After the defeat against Świątek at the Wimbledon final, Anisimova’s focus turned to her mother’s special presence. Controlling her emotions, the WTA star delivered a heartfelt message about her family during the post-match ceremony.
“My mom is the most selfless person I know,” Anisimova said during the post-match interview. “She’s done everything to get me to this point in my life. I’m so happy that I get to share this moment and for you to be here and witness this in person. You don’t get to see me live playing that much anymore because you do so much for my sister and me, and I always have. So, I love you so much.”
Meanwhile, Świątek’s victory added a sixth major title to her collection. The win also moved her up to No. 3, which she had lost amid the tough clay-court swing earlier in the season.