Women’s tennis is facing criticism for lacking excitement and intensity, especially after Iga Swiatek dominated Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 Wimbledon final—delivering a historic 6-0 6-0 win, the first double bagel in a final at the All England Club in 114 years. One of the sport’s former stars, Ana Ivanovic, has shared her perspective on what she believes the game is currently lacking.
The 2008 Roland Garros champion and former world No. 1 reflected on the contrast between her era and today’s landscape:
I think what’s missing most is rivalry.