Iga Swiatek Calls WTA Finals Exit Karma After Amanda Anisimova Defeat

Published: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 9:25 am

Swiatek's WTA Finals Run Ends as Anisimova Advances

Iga Swiatek's hopes of advancing to the semifinals of the WTA Finals were dashed after a loss to Amanda Anisimova. The match concluded with scores of 7-6(3), 6-4, and 6-2. This marks the second consecutive year Swiatek has failed to reach the semifinals of the season-ending championships.

Swiatek, who won the WTA Finals in 2023, previously defeated Madison Keys in the round-robin stage but lost to Elena Rybakina. Following the defeat, Swiatek expressed that she gave her all during the match. She acknowledged that her performance wasn't enough, but she felt good mentally, physically, and tennis-wise.

This loss marks Swiatek's second consecutive defeat against Anisimova. Anisimova previously lost to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final. Swiatek reflected on the loss, stating, "I don't know, maybe I won too much in last year and this is karma."

Despite the WTA Finals setback, Swiatek concluded her season with three titles from four finals. She secured victories at the Bad Homburg Open, Wimbledon, Cincinnati Masters, and Korea Open.

Anisimova, who has qualified for the year-end championships for the first time this season, will now advance to the semifinals. She lost only one round-robin match, against Elena Rybakina. After the match, Anisimova shared that she received advice from her mother that helped her give her best against Swiatek.

BNN's Perspective:

While Swiatek's early exit is disappointing for her fans, it highlights the competitive nature of the WTA tour. Anisimova's performance demonstrates the unpredictable nature of the sport, and her success is a testament to her skill and determination. Swiatek's season, despite this loss, remains impressive, and she is likely to remain a dominant force in women's tennis.

Keywords: Iga Swiatek, Amanda Anisimova, WTA Finals, Tennis, Semifinals, Elena Rybakina, Wimbledon, Cincinnati Masters, Korea Open, Season-ending championships, Round Robin, Bad Homburg Open

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