For Iga Świątek, Wimbledon 2025 wasn’t just another tournament—it was a turning point. After years of struggles on grass, the five-time Grand Slam champion is rewriting her legacy with fierce focus, refined strategy, and a calm that commands attention.
🌱 Rebuilt for GrassĹšwiÄ…tek’s grass game has evolved dramatically. She attributes it to a new mindset: “It’s much more fun this year… the ball is listening to me.” El PaĂs+15Tennis Now+15Lob and Smash+15With coach Wim Fissette, she’s shifted from raw aggression to a versatile grass-court toolkit—mixing drop shots, net play, and deep rallies while stabilizing her serve.
💥 Commanding Quarter-Final WinIn Round 4, Świątek dismantled Danielle Collins 6‑2, 6‑3—winning 86% of first-serve points and riding a rhythm she called “in the zone.” Tennis Now+1BBC News+1Her quarter-final match vs. Liudmila Samsonova showcased her composure: after dropping serve at 5‑4 in the second, she regrouped calmly, broke back, and closed it in straight sets.
đź“Š Consistency and RecordsĹšwiÄ…tek is now the first Polish woman in the Open Era to reach the semifinals at all four Grand Slams. The Times+15The Indian Express+15Outlook India+15Her first-serve success is unmatched at Wimbledon: 77.4% of first serve points won, the highest in the women’s draw. Tennis Now
🔊 The Global BuzzExperts and bettors are taking note: she’s favored to reach her first Wimbledon final, with breakers praising her adaptability and focus. sports.yahoo. The pervading consensus? Świątek is not just competing—she’s commanding, even under historic pressure.
🔚 What Comes NextŚwiątek faces Belinda Bencic in the semi-final—an unseeded opponent riding momentum into this match. The stakes are high: her first final at Wimbledon, the final frontier in a grass-court renaissance. For a player once hesitant on grass, this tournament marks a strategic awakening—and positions Świątek as a true all-surface contender, ready to chase history.
