Iga Świątek has finally broken through the grass ceiling.
On a sunny Thursday at Wimbledon 2025, the No. 8 seed from Poland showcased absolute dominance to defeat Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 in just 72 minutes, booking her spot in the first Wimbledon final of her career. The match was a clash of debut semifinalists on Centre Court, but Świątek made sure it was never a contest.
“I felt in the zone today,” said a smiling Świątek after her dominant display.
“I put pressure on Belinda from the start and stayed focused throughout. It was a really solid performance.”
This win sets up a high-stakes championship clash with Amanda Anisimova, the American who stunned World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the other semifinal. Surprisingly, Świątek and Anisimova have never played each other on the professional tour, although the Polish star did defeat her once in juniors back in 2016.
Swiatek’s Grass-Court Breakthrough
Wimbledon has long been the only Grand Slam where Świątek hadn’t made a major impact—until now. Known for her clay-court dominance, including four French Open titles, the five-time Grand Slam champion has rapidly adapted her game to grass this season.
Świątek reached her first grass-court final just two weeks ago at Bad Homburg, and now she’s into her second straight final, this time on the sport’s grandest turf stage.
“Every Slam is different, but I’m really starting to feel more comfortable on grass,” Świątek said.
“You don’t have time to overthink—you just follow your instincts. It’s fun and refreshing.”
Centre Court: Key Moments of Swiatek vs. Bencic
Świątek wasted no time taking control. She broke Bencic early, using a blistering forehand to go up 2-0. From there, her aggressive style took over the match. Chasing down drop shots, flicking volleys, and hitting pinpoint winners, Świątek never allowed Bencic into rhythm.
By the time the first set ended, the tone was set. Bencic—ranked No. 35 and a former Olympic gold medalist—had no answers for Świątek’s relentless pace and precision.
Although Bencic had two break points in the opening game of the second set, Świątek dug deep and refused to let momentum slip. She reeled off eight straight games, sealing the win with clinical efficiency.
- Winners: Świątek 26 | Bencic 11
- First-serve points won: Świątek 83%
- Net approaches won: 6/6
This was an elite, all-surface performance from a player proving she can now thrive on any court—especially the grass of SW19.
Bencic’s Inspiring Return, but Swiatek Too Good
While Bencic’s run to the semifinal was inspirational—returning to top form after giving birth to daughter Bella just last year—she was simply outplayed on Centre Court. The Swiss star is projected to return to the Top 20 in next week’s WTA rankings, a strong reward for her perseverance.
Świątek, however, picked up exactly where she left off when the two last met at Wimbledon in 2023. Then, she saved a match point to defeat Bencic. This time, it was domination from the outset.
Swiatek’s Grand Slam Final Record: Can She Go 6-for-6?
With Saturday’s final looming, Świątek brings an unbeaten 5-0 record in Grand Slam finals into the contest. She’s lifted the trophy four times at Roland Garros (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024) and once at the US Open in 2022. Now, a Wimbledon crown would cement her legacy as a true all-surface Grand Slam champion.
Facing Amanda Anisimova—a player on a dream comeback run—Świątek will need all her firepower and focus.
“She’s had a great season,” Świątek said of Anisimova.
“With her game style, grass suits her well. It’s going to be a tough match.”
What to Watch: Swiatek vs. Anisimova Wimbledon 2025 Final
- Date: Saturday, July 13
- Matchup: Iga Świątek vs. Amanda Anisimova
- Titles on the line: Świątek’s first Wimbledon trophy vs. Anisimova’s maiden Grand Slam win
- Historic note: If Świątek wins, she’ll become one of few active players with Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces.
Conclusion
After years of questions about her grass-court credentials, Iga Świątek has answered emphatically. Her win over Bencic was not just a victory—it was a statement. As she eyes her sixth Grand Slam title, Świątek has never looked more poised to complete her evolution from clay specialist to all-surface queen.
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