Iga Swiatek Shines Bright in Wimbledon Semi-Final Clash Against Bencic
What a moment it is for Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon 2025. We’ve seen her dominate clay and hard courts, but this year—this summer—she’s been writing a new chapter on the grass courts of SW19. Today, in the semi-final against Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic, Swiatek delivered a commanding performance to take the first set 6-2, and as the second set unfolds, she’s showing why she remains one of the most relentless competitors in women’s tennis.
From the first ball, Swiatek looked locked in. Calm, focused, and unbothered by the moment or the crowd, she played with the type of intensity that commentators like Annabel Croft described as “burning a million calories.” Her footwork was electric, her timing on the ball was sharp, and she hit with a confidence that has been growing match by match during this tournament.
Bencic, to her credit, didn’t play poorly—far from it. She had clean winners and minimal unforced errors early on. But the pressure of Swiatek’s return game and the sheer quality of her forehand left the Swiss with little room to breathe. Even when Bencic made tactical adjustments, aiming to attack Swiatek’s forehand or redirecting her shots down the line, the Polish star responded with precision and poise.
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What’s even more impressive is Swiatek’s growth on grass. Historically not her strongest surface, she admitted to feeling out of her element in previous years. But after a strong showing in Bad Homburg and some vital preparation time, she arrived at Wimbledon this year looking a different player. Her serve has been consistent, her movement effortless, and her belief—unshakable.
Let’s not forget her earlier victory over Liudmila Samsonova in the quarter-finals. That match, too, had its tense moments. Leading comfortably at 4-2, 40-0 in the second set, Swiatek found herself under real pressure when Samsonova fought back to 5-5. But where some players might have faltered, Swiatek stood tall, found her rhythm again, and powered through to close out the match 6-2, 7-5. That win, she said, gave her goosebumps—and you could see why.
Now, with one set already in the bag against Bencic, Swiatek is just a few games away from reaching her first Wimbledon final. She’s already a five-time Grand Slam champion, but lifting the Venus Rosewater Dish would mark an entirely new milestone. And given how she’s playing—dominant, composed, and clearly enjoying herself—there’s every reason to believe she might just do it.
The road hasn’t been easy this year, with tough losses and early exits earlier in the season, especially on clay. But Swiatek has rebuilt not just her game, but her mindset. She’s embracing the challenge, and she’s making grass look like home.
With Amanda Anisimova waiting in the final after a stunning win over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, things are heating up. But if Swiatek keeps this level up, it’s hard to bet against her.
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