Iga Swiatek has reached a major milestone in her career, cruising past Belinda Bencic to book a spot in her first-ever Wimbledon final. The World No. 1 put on a clinical performance, showing poise, power, and growing confidence on a surface that once challenged her.
Swiatek, who has already claimed four Grand Slam titles—all on clay and hard courts—had never made it past the quarterfinals at the All England Club. But that narrative changed in style as she defeated Bencic 6-3, 6-4 in a commanding semifinal display.
From the start, Swiatek looked comfortable and focused. She broke Bencic early in both sets and never let the Swiss player settle into a rhythm. Swiatek’s movement on grass, once considered her weakness, now looks like a strength. Her serve held up under pressure, and she controlled the baseline exchanges with precision and power.
“This means a lot to me,” Swiatek said in her on-court interview. “I’ve been working really hard to improve my game on grass, and to reach the final here is something I’ve dreamed about.”
The 23-year-old has now won 21 straight matches on tour and continues to prove she’s not just a clay-court specialist. Her run at Wimbledon underscores her growing versatility and cements her status as the most consistent force in the women’s game.
Swiatek will face either Elena Rybakina or Barbora Krejcikova in the final, with a chance to lift the Wimbledon trophy for the first time and add a fifth Slam to her collection. Regardless of the outcome, this performance marks a new chapter in Swiatek’s rise—one that now firmly includes grass-court brilliance.
