Iga Świątek Makes History in First Wimbledon Semifinal Appearance
If you’ve been following Wimbledon 2025, you already know this tournament has been anything but predictable. And now, we’re witnessing a major breakthrough — Iga Świątek, the Polish powerhouse and five-time Grand Slam champion, has made it to the Wimbledon semifinals for the very first time in her career.
Let’s talk about why this is a big deal. For years, Wimbledon’s slick grass courts have been Świątek’s Achilles heel. Despite her dominance on clay, particularly at the French Open where she’s won four titles, she’s never managed to go deep at the All England Club — until now. But today, she’s rewriting that story.
In her quarterfinal match, Świątek took on 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova and won in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5. What started as a smooth ride turned tense as Samsonova rallied late in the second set, but Świątek held her nerve, showcasing a new level of mental and tactical maturity on grass. “Even though I’m in the middle of the tournament, I already got goosebumps after this win,” she said after the match. And who can blame her?
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Next up, she faces unseeded Swiss star Belinda Bencic, who’s also making a remarkable comeback. This will be Świątek’s first Wimbledon semifinal — a moment she’s worked incredibly hard for. She’s admitted that adapting to grass has been a long journey, but this year, it’s all coming together. After reaching the final in Bad Homburg just before Wimbledon, she’s looked more confident with her movement, timing, and game plan on this notoriously tricky surface.
What makes this even more impressive is the path she’s taken. Her win over Samsonova wasn’t just about talent; it was about perseverance. She saw herself up a set and 3-0, then suddenly tied at 5-5. In past years, this might’ve shaken her. But not this time. She stayed composed, closed it out, and earned that smile she flashed at the end.
And let’s not forget the bigger picture. Świątek is seeded No. 8 this year, a reflection of a turbulent 12 months that included a drop from the world No. 1 ranking and even a suspension due to an unintentional doping violation. But she’s bounced back with purpose, and this Wimbledon run is the strongest sign yet that she’s not going anywhere.
So if you’re wondering how to watch history unfold, the women’s semifinals are streaming live today, July 10. Świątek’s match against Bencic starts at 10 a.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. You can catch it live via streaming platforms like DIRECTV (free 5-day trial), fuboTV (7-day trial), or Hulu + Live TV (3-day trial). ESPN+ is another great option if you prefer on-demand viewing.
Whether or not Świątek goes all the way to the final, one thing’s clear: she’s evolved into a complete, all-surface champion. Wimbledon 2025 might just be the beginning of her next chapter — and it’s thrilling to witness it in real time.
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