Iga Swiatek’s journey to the Wimbledon 2025 final has been nothing short of extraordinary. After years of dominance on clay, the Polish star has finally cracked the code on grass, sweeping past Belinda Bencic in the semi-finals with a commanding 6-2, 6-0 victory. Her performance was clinical, confident, and composed—qualities that have defined her rise in the sport.
A Dream She Never Dared to Dream
Following her win, Swiatek admitted she was stunned by her own progress. “I never dreamt this was possible,” she said, reflecting on her first-ever appearance in a Wimbledon final. For a player who had previously struggled on grass, the achievement marks a major breakthrough. Her surprise wasn’t just about the result—it was about the transformation she’s undergone to thrive on a surface that once felt foreign.
From Clay Queen to Grass Contender
Swiatek’s dominance on clay has long been her calling card, with multiple Roland Garros titles to her name. But Wimbledon had remained elusive. This season, however, she showed signs of adaptation, reaching the final in Bad Homburg before storming through the draw at the All England Club. Her ability to adjust her game—flattening her shots, improving her serve, and embracing the faster pace—has paid off in spectacular fashion.
The Road to the Final
Her path to the final was paved with decisive wins. After dropping just one set in the entire tournament, Swiatek’s semifinal against Bencic was a masterclass in control and aggression. She hit 26 winners and won 84% of points on her first serve, a stat that underscores her growing comfort on grass. With each match, she silenced doubts and built momentum toward the biggest stage in tennis.
Eyes on the Prize
Swiatek will now face Amanda Anisimova in the final—a first-time meeting between two players with contrasting styles and stories. While Swiatek enters as the favorite, she remains grounded. Her humility and surprise at reaching this point reveal a player who’s still discovering new layers of her potential. Whether she lifts the trophy or not, her run at Wimbledon 2025 has already reshaped expectations and expanded her legacy.
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Swiatek in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
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Ranked world no.4, Swiatek achieved an overall 41-11 win-loss record in 2025. Iga is participating in Wimbledon where she defeated the world no.64 Polina Kudermetova 7-5 6-1, the world no.208 Caty McNally 5-7 6-2 6-1, the world no.54 Danielle Rose Collins 6-2 6-3, the world no.22 Clara Tauson 6-4 6-1, the world no.19 Liudmila Samsonova 6-2 7-5 and the world no.35 Belinda Bencic 6-2 6-0.
Iga Swiatek will square off with the world no.12 Amanda Anisimova in the final. They have never played each other until now on the main tour.
Iga reached the final in Australia (United Cup) and in Bad Homburg (Bad Homburg Open).
The Pole won 23 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts and 10 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
