Iga Swiatek Reaches First Wimbledon Semi-Final with Straight-Sets Win

Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time after defeating 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5, showcasing a career-best performance on grass. Despite previous struggles on the slick surface of the All England Club, Swiatek's improved footing and strategic calmness during Samsonova's late fightback helped secure her victory. The 24-year-old Polish player, a five-time Grand Slam champion with four French Open titles and one US Open, now aims for the title match after overcoming challenges that have historically hindered her grass-court success. Swiatek will face either Mirra Andreeva or Belinda Bencic for a spot in the final, with the potential for a match against Aryna Sabalenka, who recently ended Swiatek's French Open winning streak. Swiatek expressed pride and happiness about her progress and is focused on continuing her strong run at Wimbledon. Her consistent, measured play and resilience in key moments mark a significant step forward on grass, a surface where she had not previously excelled.