In one of the most emotionally charged moments in recent tennis history, Amanda Anisimova broke down in tears after her crushing loss in the Wimbledon 2025 final — a historic defeat in which she failed to win a single game against world No. 1 Iga Świątek. But what followed turned sadness into solidarity: the heartfelt words of her mother, Olga Anisimova, who stepped forward not to defend the result, but to explain the emotional and physical weight her daughter carried — and in doing so, gained deep sympathy from fans around the world.

 A Final to Forget… or Remember?

Anisimova lost the final 6-0, 6-0 — a scoreline referred to in tennis as a “double bagel.” It was the first time in 114 years that a Wimbledon women’s final ended with such a one-sided result. Cameras captured Amanda visibly emotional as she tried to hold back tears during the trophy ceremony, struggling to find the words.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t give you all a better match,” she said, her voice trembling. “But I want to thank my mom. Without her, I wouldn’t be standing here.”

It was clear that this wasn’t just a sporting defeat. Something deeper was going on.

👩‍👧 A Mother’s Words That Touched Millions

Shortly after the match, Olga Anisimova gave a rare public statement to the press. Her words provided context that cast Amanda’s performance in a whole new light:

“Please, try to understand my daughter. What you saw today wasn’t just a tennis match. Amanda has been fighting battles that go beyond the court. She’s carried a lot silently, and still got here — to the Wimbledon final. That, to me, is victory.”

Olga didn’t go into full detail, but her comments hinted at both physical exhaustion and emotional strain — possibly a combination of injuries, mental health, and personal challenges that Amanda has had to endure in silence.

 From Rock Bottom to Centre Court

Amanda Anisimova’s road to the 2025 final was already a remarkable comeback story. After stepping away from tennis in 2023 to recover from mental health struggles, she returned in 2024 ranked No. 442 in the world. Her journey back to form — defeating top players and eventually reaching her first Grand Slam final — was nothing short of inspirational.

The highlight came in the semifinals, where she stunned top seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets. But the emotional and physical cost of that journey may have taken its toll.