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  1. A new name on the boardpublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 12 July

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    We're wrapping up our live text commentary now as Iga Swiatek goes off to celebrate becoming Wimbledon champion.

    We'll return tomorrow for coverage of the men's singles final as world number one Jannik Sinner faces defending champions Carlos Alcaraz.

    Until then, goodbye!

  2. 'I'm heartbroken for Anisimova'published at 18:00 British Summer Time 12 July

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    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion

    I feel heartbroken for Anisimova. Walking on to Centre Court today she had to be so proud - it was the moment of her life. And then 50-something minutes later it had to be well....when you're losing like that you just want to climb into a hole. 15,000 people are watching and around the world but I hope and pray that Anisimova is really proud of what she's done. This is just the beginning for her.

  3. 'Wimbledon win gives Swiatek a new platform'published at 17:59 British Summer Time 12 July

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    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I think winning on the grass is proving that she can win on every surface. It gives her that new platform in her career because for a very long time she was seen as only a clay court player and dominating at Roland Garros. She got the US Open title under her belt and now winning at Wimbledon in that kind of fashion - it was a pure demonstration throughout that final. It adds another extra, thick layer to her resume.

  4. Postpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 12 July

    Iga Swiatek is the player with the fewest games dropped to secure the women’s singles title at Wimbledon in the 2000's (35) - the fewest since Martina Navratilova in 1990.

  5. 'Nobody talked about Swiatek for the title'published at 17:53 British Summer Time 12 July

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    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Coming back to the fact that she hadn't won a title since Roland Garros last year. Frankly she had a lot of doubts coming into the grass-court season. It's a surface she hasn't mastered before. Where she's struggled.

    She started out on court two at the start of the tournament as number eight seed. Nobody talked about her for the title. Slowly but surely she built and by that second week she was a different player. I think this will carry her with momentum into the hard court season. I think now she has taken the pressure of her shoulders.

  6. 'Swiatek will be on cloud nine'published at 17:51 British Summer Time 12 July

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    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC Two

    Swiatek will be on cloud nine. We are used to her winning on hard courts. The way that she was able to change her game in this tournament is incredible.

    She was making so many mistakes early on in the tournament but she pulled back in her positioning and became more controlled. She pretended she was on clay and the Danielle Collins match really turned things around for her.

  7. Postpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 12 July

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Wimbledon

    As I furiously tap away on my laptop at the north end of Centre Court, a loud cheer floats in from the grounds.

    That means only one thing... Iga Swiatek, like tradition dictates, is hoisting the Venus Rosewater Dish in the air on the south-east balcony.

    Thousands of fans will be stood below to congratulate the newest Wimbledon champion.

  8. Postpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 12 July

    After having a chat with the Princess of Wales, Iga Swiatek comes out onto the balcony and throws the trophy up into the air - not literally as that wouldn't be wise - but throws it up while holding it.

    The crowd cheer and chant "Iga! Iga! Iga" as Swiatek thanks them for their support.

  9. Postpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 12 July

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    Victory here marks a 100th career Grand Slam match win for Iga Swiatek.

    Playing in her 120th match at a major, she is the fastest to reach 100 Grand Slam wins since Serena Williams in 2004 (116).

    What a place to do it!

  10. 'This will change Iga's life'published at 17:40 British Summer Time 12 July

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    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    This will change Iga's life. She hasn't mastered this surface before.

    She has really grown in confidence. She started this tournament on Court 2 under the radar and no one talked about her getting the title. But she got through the first week and then entering the second week, she was a different player.

    This will carry her momentum to her hard court season. She believed in her partnership with her coach and she got the fruit of that labour today.

  11. 'This is the best thing a player can have'published at 17:36 British Summer Time 12 July

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    Women's final champion Iga Swiatek speaking on Centre Court after her victory: "This feels surreal. I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks, no matter what happened today. I hope we are going to play many tournaments together and congrats to your team as well.

    On how long she has dreamt about this moment: "I didn't even dream about this because it felt too far away. I feel like I am an experienced player but I never expected this win. My team believed in me more than I did and I want to thank my coach who joined me this year. We have showed everyone that this is working. This is the best thing that a player can have.

    "I want to thank everybody who makes this tournament so unique. There is no tournament like this. Centre Court felt like a lot of pressure but this year I really enjoyed it and I enjoyed my game here.

    "And thank you, you guys [the crowd] for being apart of this and I will always remember the opening of Champagne bottles in-between serves!"

  12. 'My family are my inspiration'published at 17:30 British Summer Time 12 July

    More from Amanda Anisimova, speaking about the support of her team and family: "To my pretty small box over there; you guys have been there for me. Some of my family have flown in, it's been unbelievable to experience this with you all. I wouldn't be standing here if you guys didn't fly in and support me throughout the tournament. You guys were that extra inspiration and motivation. You've always believed in me. my mum who flew in this morning I would definitely not be standing here without [her]. My mum's put in more work than I have honestly. Guys I'm so sorry, a few more words. My mum is the most selfless person I know. She's done everything to get me to this point in my life.

    "Thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of flying in - it's definitely not why I lost today. I'm so happy that I get to share this moment and for you to be here and to witness this in person. You don't get to witness me live much anymore because you do so much for me and my sister but I love you so much. Thank you to my team for everything in the last year, you guys have made it so enjoyable. You've taken care of me. I don't have the words. I'm so so thankful. I just love you guys.

    On making it to another final: "Lastly, I know I didn't have enough today but I'll keep putting in the work. I keep believing in myself and I hope to be back here one day. Thank you everyone."

  13. 'I hope to be back here one day'published at 17:28 British Summer Time 12 July

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    Women's final runner-up Amanda Anisimova on Iga Swiatek's victory: "Thank you Iga. You're such an incredible player and it obviously showed today. You've been such an inspiration to me. You've had such an incredible two weeks here. Getting to your first Wimbledon final here and winning is so special. Well done to you and your team."

    On the support she's had at Wimbledon: "Thank you to everyone that's supported me since my first round match here. You guys have carried me through this entire Championships. Even tough I ran out of gas a bit today and I wish I could have put in a better performance for you, you guys have been there for me and lifted me up so thank you so much."

    On playing at Wimbledon: "Thank you to everyone that put on this incredible tournament. It's been such a privilege to play here and get to this Championship match. I'll never forget this experience and all of these memories. Thank you to everyone that's been a part of this."

  14. Postpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 12 July

    And here's more of what Amanda Anisimova said in her speech...

  15. 'I didn't even dream this'published at 17:26 British Summer Time 12 July

    "It seems super surreal," Iga Swiatek says.

    "First I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks. You should be proud of the work you are doing and I hope we will play more finals here.

    "I didn't even dream, for me it was way too far. I feel like I am already an experienced player after winning the Slams before but I never expected this one.

    "This year I really, really enjoyed it and feel I improved my form here.

    "I am always going to remember the opening of champagne bottles between serves! It is a sound that will keep me away at night!

    "See you next year."

  16. Postpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 12 July

    Now it is time to hear from the Wimbledon champion, Iga Swiatek...

  17. Postpublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 12 July

    Amanda Anisimova finishes with saying: "I know I didn't have enough today but I will keep putting in the work and I hope to be back here one day."

  18. Postpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 12 July

    Amanda Anisimova can't hold back the tears now as she acknowledges her mum, who is watching on here at Centre Court.

    "Thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of not flying in - it isn't why I lost here!" Anisimova jokes.

  19. Postpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 12 July

    Amanda Anisimova is understandably emotional and wiping back the tears as she congratulates Iga Swiatek for the win.

    She then thanks the crowd for their support throughout the two weeks at Wimbledon even though she, as she says, "ran out of gas".

    Another big applause follows, they've done their best to make this moment that little bit less difficult for her.

  20. Postpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 12 July

    The Princess of Wales makes her way out on to Centre Court to present the trophies, congratulating the ball boys and girls on her way.

    She presents the runner-up trophy to Amanda Anisimova, who smiles for pretty much the first time for a while as the Centre Court crowd cheer her loudly.