Iga Swiatek has finally reached her first Wimbledon final, ending a long wait for success on grass. On Thursday, July 10, the World No. 1 cruised past Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 in just one hour and 11 minutes on Centre Court.

Before this year’s tournament, Swiatek had never advanced beyond the quarterfinals at the All England Club – or reached the final of any grass-court event. Now, she stands just one win away from capturing her first title on a surface that has historically challenged her.

With the victory, Swiatek became the first Polish player to reach the Wimbledon women’s singles final since Agnieszka Radwanska in 2012.

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“I never dreamt it would be possible for me to play in the final. Tennis keeps surprising me. I thought I lived through everything,” Swiatek said in the on-court interview.

Next, Swiatek will face Amanda Anisimova of the United States, who earlier upset World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court.

Iga Swiatek dictates terms

Swiatek came out firing in the opening set, racing to a 3-0 lead with an early break and allowing Bencic little room to respond. She secured a second break at 5-2 to close out the set in 37 minutes.

The second set was even more one-sided. Swiatek maintained her intensity, securing a double break to take a commanding 5-0 lead. She wrapped up the match with a third break, showcasing complete control from start to finish.

Bencic, struggling throughout, even cut a hole in her shoe in an attempt to gain some relief, but it had little effect on the outcome.

Swiatek’s serve was a key weapon, winning 83 per cent of points on her first serve. She also hit 26 winners – 15 more than Bencic – dictating the pace of the match with confidence and precision.

Swiatek, unbeaten in Grand Slam finals with a perfect 5-0 record – including four titles at Roland Garros and one at the 2022 US Open – will now look to complete her set with a maiden Wimbledon crown.

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