Swiatek reach Wimbledon semi-finals for first time

Iga Swiatek, in her sixth Wimbledon appearance, is a semi-finalist for the first time after a victory over Liudmila Samsonova in the quarterfinal yesterday. Swiatek looked to be in top form early during the match, which she won 6-2, 7-5. Swiatek — the No. 8 ranked women’s player — played a strong overall game, winning […]

Iga Swiatek, in her sixth Wimbledon appearance, is a semi-finalist for the first time after a victory over Liudmila Samsonova in the quarterfinal yesterday. Swiatek looked to be in top form early during the match, which she won 6-2, 7-5.

Swiatek — the No. 8 ranked women’s player — played a strong overall game, winning points on 70 percent of her first serves. She was strong on break points, converting 63 percent of those opportunities. Her defense was strong as well, as Swiatek registered 24 unforced errors in the match.

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Despite all her success — Swiatek has four French Open wins and one U.S. Open title — Wimbledon remains her toughest Grand Slam.