In a tournament where statistics often paint one picture and the trophy tells another, Iga Swiatek walked away from Wimbledon 2025 with the most coveted prize — her sixth Grand Slam title. But while her name sits proudly on the winner’s board, there were certain metrics where she was surprisingly outshone by her peers.
Two names, in particular, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Belinda Bencic, made waves on the grass courts for a very different reason — their sheer shot-making brilliance.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Belinda Bencic dazzled with winner count
While Swiatek clinched the title with a commanding performance over Amanda Anisimova in the final, her total winner count stood at 149 throughout the tournament — just 10 of which came in the final. Though impressive, this tally was not enough to put her at the top of the leaderboard in this statistical category.
Instead, the standout performers in terms of aggressive play and shot conversion were Pavlyuchenkova and Bencic. Both players exhibited dynamic, offensive tennis that thrilled spectators, consistently pushing their opponents to the brink. Their winner count exceeded Iga Swiatek’s, with Aryna Sabalenka topping the chart at 185, followed closely by Anisimova with 172. Swiatek finished third, with Pavlyuchenkova and Bencic also in close contention behind her.
These numbers reflected not just the style but the intensity and firepower both Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Belinda Bencic brought to their matches. Their ability to control rallies and finish points decisively allowed them to dominate highlight reels and headlines — even if they didn’t ultimately lift the trophy.
Iga Swiatek’s composure and control sealed the title
Despite trailing in the winner count, Iga Swiatek’s approach was methodical, balanced, and effective. Her campaign may not have been the flashiest in terms of stats, but it was arguably the most complete. She exhibited a calm tactical control over her opponents, relied on consistency, and limited unforced errors — factors that often matter far more than winner tallies when it comes to clinching titles.
Her final against Amanda Anisimova showcased that discipline perfectly. Swiatek kept her composure under pressure, broke at key moments, and neutralized Anisimova’s power with intelligent court coverage. That blend of strategy, mental strength, and match management ultimately earned her the Wimbledon crown.
While Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Belinda Bencic had their moments of brilliance and hit more outright winners than Iga Swiatek, it's the Polish star’s name that goes down in history as the 2025 Wimbledon champion. In tennis, fireworks on the court may win hearts, but it’s consistency and nerve that win trophies.