Swiatek Advances to First Wimbledon Semi-final

Iga Swiatek, the five-time Grand Slam champion and eighth seed, reached her first Wimbledon semi-final by defeating Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5 in one hour and 49 minutes, overcoming a late comeback attempt. The win marks a breakthrough for Swiatek on grass and makes her one of only a few active players to reach the semi-finals at all four Grand Slam events. Swiatek attributed her success to improved confidence and hard work on grass. She will face Olympic champion Belinda Bencic in the semi-finals, after Bencic advanced by defeating Mirra Andreeva in straight sets. Swiatek expressed pride and joy in her achievement. A potential final against Aryna Sabalenka remains possible as the tournament progresses.