Amanda Anisimova's Heartfelt Speech After Wimbledon Final Loss

Emotional Moments on Centre Court

Amanda Anisimova stood frozen on Centre Court, tears brimming in her eyes following her defeat in the Wimbledon final. The scoreboard behind her displayed a harsh reality: 6-0, 6-0, marking a double bagel in just 57 minutes. She quietly wiped her face with her hand as the atmosphere in the arena turned somber, eventually giving way to a heartfelt standing ovation from the crowd, who sought to comfort her with their applause, a gesture that, while respectful, could hardly lessen the weight of the moment.

Remaining still, Anisimova gazed downward while clutching the runner-up trophy. When she finally spoke into the microphone, her voice was barely audible.

She expressed her gratitude, saying, "My mom is the most selfless person I know, and she’s done everything to get me to this point in my life," reflecting on the loss of her father in 2017 when she was just 17.

With tears in her eyes, Amanda acknowledged her mother, stating, "Thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of flying in."

Regarding her swift defeat, she remarked, "It’s definitely not why I lost today."

Anisimova continued, "I’m so happy that I get to share this moment and for you to be here and witness this in person. I know you don’t get to see me play live that much anymore because you do so much for my sister and me, and you always have."

She concluded with determination, saying, "I know I didn’t have enough today, but I’m going to keep putting in the work. I always believe in myself, so I hope to be back here one day."

It wasn't the day Amanda Anisimova dreamed of, but she spoke with class and grace as she thanked her team and in particular her mum for being there 💚💜#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/T2dUThqq1Q

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2025