This children’s article, Wimbledon finals weekend: record wins for Swiatek and Sinner, has been written for native English speakers and learners of English as a second or foreign language. It can help children build vocabulary, learn about tennis, and enjoy stories of strong winners. Written by Mark Pulley, a teacher and writer who creates fun and informative news articles for English learners.
Who battled for the titles?
This weekend saw two thrilling Wimbledon finals. In the women’s final, Iga Świątek from Poland faced Amanda Anisimova from the United States.
In the men’s final, Jannik Sinner from Italy took on Carlos Alcaraz from Spain, who had beaten Sinner in the French Open final just five weeks earlier.
A double bagel on Centre Court
The women’s final turned into a historic display of dominance. Świątek won the match 6–0, 6–0, often called a double bagel, in just 57 minutes. It was the first time since 1911 that a Wimbledon final ended without the loser winning a single game.
Anisimova, playing her first Grand Slam final, struggled under the pressure and couldn’t find her rhythm. Świątek now holds six Grand Slam titles, but this was her first win at Wimbledon.
Sinner redeems Grand Slam defeat
In the men’s final, Sinner got his revenge on Alcaraz. He had lost the French Open final to the Spaniard five weeks ago, but on Centre Court he turned the tables by winning 4–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4.
This victory earned Sinner his first Wimbledon title and his fourth Grand Slam title overall. It also marked him as the first Italian singles champion at Wimbledon.
Article vocabulary list
- Final – The last match in a tournament
- Grand Slam – Any of the four major tennis tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open)
- Double bagel – Winning 6–0, 6–0 in tennis
- Pressure – Feeling nervous or worried in important moments
- Champion – The winner of a competition
- Defeat – To beat someone in a game or match
- Redemption – Getting back at a player or situation that beat you before
- Grass court – Tennis court surface made of grass, like at Wimbledon
- Centre Court – The main court at Wimbledon
- Rhythm – A smooth and steady way of playing
Comprehension questions
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1. What was the final score in the women’s final?
A) 6–4, 6–4
B) 6–0, 6–0
C) 7–5, 6–3
Answer: B) 6–0, 6–0
2. Who was playing her first Grand Slam final?
A) Iga Świątek
B) Amanda Anisimova
C) Serena Williams
Answer: B) Amanda Anisimova
3. Who won the men’s final and avenged his French Open loss?
A) Carlos Alcaraz
B) Jannik Sinner
C) Novak Djokovic
Answer: B) Jannik Sinner
4. How many Wimbledon titles has Świątek won now?
A) One
B) Two
C) Six
Answer: A) One
5. What is a ‘double bagel’ in tennis?
A) A snack after the match
B) Winning both sets 6–0
C) Playing on grass and clay
Answer: B) Winning both sets 6–0
Mark is a writer and EFL teacher from England with eight years’ experience. He’s passionate about travel, sport (especially football), animals, nature, and history, and enjoys helping children explore the world through language and learning.
