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Top 5 Shortest Grand Slam finals in the Open Era

Iga Swiatek delivered a masterclass performance in the Wimbledon 2025 final, defeating American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to become the first Polish player ever to win the prestigious grass-court title. With this stunning victory, Swiatek not only made history for her country but also added another chapter to her growing legacy as one of the top stars on the WTA Tour.

What made the win even more remarkable was the speed at which it came. The final lasted less than an hour, making it one of the shortest Grand Slam finals in the Open Era. Despite the swift finish, Swiatek's match still falls short of the all-time record for the fastest final.

The quickest Grand Slam final in history remains Suzanne Lenglen’s 22-minute victory over Molla Mallory at Wimbledon in 1922, where she won 6-2, 6-0—a record that still stands over a century later.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at the five shortest Grand Slam finals in the Open Era.

5. Steffi Graf vs Helena Sukova: 64 minutes

Steffi Graf was at the peak of her powers in the late 1980s, and the 1989 Australian Open was no exception. She began her campaign with a strong win over Australia’s Kerry-Anne Guse, and then completely overpowered Canada’s Rene Simpson with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory.

Her momentum didn’t slow down. Graf cruised past Marianne Werdel, Nicole Bradtke, and fellow German Claudia Kohde-Kilsch in the following rounds, barely dropping games along the way. In the semifinals, she faced a tough opponent in Argentina’s Gabriela Sabatini but once again proved too strong.

The final was a showcase of Graf’s dominance. She needed just 64 minutes to defeat Helena Suková, sealing yet another Grand Slam title with remarkable ease. It was clear—Steffi Graf was in a league of her own.

4. Margaret Court vs Billie Jean King: 64 minutes

The 1970 Wimbledon women’s singles final featured a thrilling showdown between two tennis legends—top-seeded Margaret Court and second-seeded Billie Jean King. In a fiercely competitive match, Court emerged victorious with a scoreline of 14–12, 11–9. 

The fast-paced encounter lasted just one hour and four minutes, showcasing the intensity and skill of both players. With this win, Margaret Court claimed her 19th Grand Slam singles title, further cementing her legacy in tennis history.

3. Iga Swiatek vs Amanda Anisimova: 57 minutes

Iga Swiatek vs Amanda Anisimova - Top 5 Shortest Grand Slam finals in the Open Era
Iga Swiatek(Left) & Amanda Anisimova(Right) (Credits - Wimbledon)

The most recent entry on the list is the 2025 Wimbledon women’s singles final, where Iga Swiatek delivered a historic performance against Amanda Anisimova. The match lasted less than an hour, with Swiatek dominating 6-0, 6-0. 

This marked the first-ever “double bagel” in a Wimbledon women’s final during the Open Era, and the first time any player had won a Wimbledon final by that scoreline since 1911.

2. Billie Jean King vs Evonne Goolagong Cawley: 38 minutes

In 1975, Arthur Ashe made history by becoming the first African-American man to win the Wimbledon Championships. On the women’s side, Billie Jean King delivered a dominant performance in the final, defeating Australian star Evonne Goolagong Cawley in a surprisingly one-sided match.

King had to battle past her longtime rival Chris Evert in a tough semifinal, while Goolagong Cawley advanced after a straight-sets win over Margaret Court. But the final was a completely different story. King took control from the start and wrapped up the match in just 38 minutes, cruising to a 6-0, 6-1 victory.

1. Steffi Graf vs Natasha Zvereva: 32 minutes

In 1988, Steffi Graf achieved one of the most extraordinary feats in tennis history—the Calendar Golden Slam. She won all four Grand Slam titles and capped it off with Olympic gold, becoming the only player ever to do so. At the French Open that year, Graf was the top seed and completely dominant, not dropping a single set throughout the tournament.

In the final, she faced Natasha Zvereva, who had impressed with big wins over Martina Navratilova and Helena Suková on her way to the title match. But the final was brutally one-sided. Graf overwhelmed Zvereva 6-0, 6-0 in just 32 minutes—the shortest Grand Slam final in the Open Era. It was a stunning display of power and precision that left no doubt about who ruled the sport that year.

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