You’d expect the biggest moment at Wimbledon to be all about the trophy—but a warm, unexpected hug between a tennis champ and a Hollywood icon gave the moment even more heart.
Just moments after clinching the Women’s Singles title in a historic win, Iga Swiatek made a beeline not just for her box—but straight into the arms of Friends star Courteney Cox, who was sitting front row at Centre Court.
It was a wholesome snapshot that melted hearts across the crowd.
Courteney Cox Joins the Applause in Chic Style
At 61, Courteney looked effortlessly elegant as she took in the action from Centre Court.
Dressed in a sleek black cardigan paired with ivory trousers and classic black-tinted sunglasses, she watched intently as Swiatek dominated the final.
When Iga rushed over after her win, the two shared a sweet embrace to celebrate the incredible moment—making headlines off the court, too.
Swiatek Makes History With Ruthless Wimbledon Win
The moment came after a crushing victory by Iga Swiatek, who defeated Amanda Anisimova with a jaw-dropping 6-0, 6-0 scoreline.
The crowd roared, and the Princess of Wales Kate—patron of the All England Club—stepped in to present the trophy.
For context, a double bagel (a match where a player fails to win a single game) is exceptionally rare—so rare, in fact, that it hasn’t happened in a Wimbledon final since 1911.
Swiatek not only won in historic fashion, but also became the first Polish woman ever to lift the Wimbledon trophy.
A Tearful Amanda Anisimova Faces the Crowd
While the crowd celebrated Swiatek’s triumph, Amanda Anisimova couldn’t hold back tears.
The 23-year-old American, seeded 13th, had reached her first Wimbledon final—but her dream run ended in heartbreak.
Fighting back sobs during her post-match speech, she praised her opponent’s skill and admitted she had “run out of gas.”
She also took a moment to thank her mother, who had flown in from the U.S. that very morning to be there.
Breaking into an emotional smile, she joked, “Thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of not flying in—it isn’t why I lost here.”
Iga Offers Kind Words and a Little Laughter
Swiatek’s post-match speech wasn’t just celebratory—it was gracious and warm.
She congratulated Amanda on an “amazing two weeks,” encouraging her to be proud of her efforts.
“I hope we’ll play more finals here,” she added sincerely.
Then, in a lighter moment, she said what many didn’t expect: “I’ll always remember the champagne bottles popping between serves—that sound will keep me awake at night!” Even in her moment of glory, Iga found time to laugh.
A Season of Crushing Wins and Rising Momentum
Swiatek’s dominance at Wimbledon is part of a larger pattern.
Just this past May, she handed Britain’s Emma Raducanu another Grand Slam defeat at Roland Garros—this time with a brutal 6-1, 6-2 scoreline.
Her form has been steadily improving, and it shows.
Swiatek admitted she never expected to win Wimbledon, even with her previous Slam titles. “This year, I really, really enjoyed it,” she said. “I feel like I improved my form here.”
A Harsh Chapter in Wimbledon History
As for Anisimova, she now holds a difficult piece of tennis history.
Her defeat marks the first time in over 110 years that a woman lost a Wimbledon final 6-0, 6-0—something that hadn’t occurred since before World War I.
The last time a Grand Slam final saw such a result was when Steffi Graf crushed Natasha Zvereva in the 1988 French Open.
Still, Anisimova remained hopeful. “I know I didn’t have enough today,” she said.
“But I’ll keep putting in the work and I hope to be back here one day.”