India, July 13 -- Amanda Anisimova stood still on Centre Court, fighting back tears after she lost the Wimbledon final in 57 minutes. According to Daily Mail, the scoreboard behind her read 6-0, 6-0 as she wiped her face with the back of her hand. Centre Court went quiet, and then, a long, heavy applause started as she stood holding the runner-up trophy. The crowd tried to lift her; however, it was all they could do. Not since 1911 had a women's Wimbledon finalist gone without a game.

Anisimova kept her gaze low. When the microphone came, her voice was soft as she said,"Even though 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. Thank you so much,...