Despite upsetting No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Amanda Anisimova suffered a brutal loss against Iga Świątek in the Wimbledon Final. After the match, she reflected on the loss and her efforts

After Polish tennis star Iga Świątek’s commanding victory at this year’s Wimbledon final, the US embassy in Warsaw has made good on a lighthearted wager inspired by her now-famous favorite dish: pasta with strawberries.

The cool part about strawberries and pasta is that it's no longer considered a sugary balm to endure a time of struggle. It's a cultural touchstone, a delightful treat that Polish families have integrated into their kitchens all the time to this day. It has evolved into something so much more.

Anisimova is seeking her first career Grand Slam and is to finally break through as one of the top players in the sport, after several years of nearly achieving greatness. In the semifinals, the American defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one-ranked female tennis player, in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, and 6-4.

Tomasz is a former athlete; he competed in the 1988 Olympics in Korea in the men's quadruple sculls event, placing seventh. “Most of the stories he tells are about traveling and seeing the world but also about disappointments.

After winning Wimbledon for the first time, Iga Świątek couldn't channel her hero better if she tried.

Iga Świątek, the 2025 Wimbledon Championships women's singles winner, had the Venus Rosewater Dish taken off of her after winning the tennis Grand Slam.

As Iga Swiatek looks to win her first Wimbledon title, she’ll be supported by her team and family. While her mom, Dorota, is rarely pictured in her player’s box, her father, Tomasz, is a constant presence.