Iga Swiatek broke new ground at Wimbledon by securing her first-ever semi-final berth with a composed 6-2, 7-5 victory over Liudmila Samsonova on No. 1 Court. The Polish eighth seed, a five-time Grand Slam champion, displayed her growing confidence on grass, a surface that has historically challenged her. Swiatek’s victory was achieved in one hour and forty-nine minutes, extending her unbeaten record against Samsonova to 5-0. From the outset, Swiatek’s aggressive baseline play and tactical serving set the tone, allowing her to seize control of the match’s rhythm.

The opening set saw Swiatek fend off an early break point before capitalizing on Samsonova’s unforced errors to secure two consecutive breaks. Swiatek’s ability to hold serve under pressure proved crucial, as she won all her first-serve points in the first set. The second set began with Swiatek racing to a 3-0 lead, but Samsonova responded with resilience, breaking back twice to level the score at 4-4. Despite this momentum shift, Swiatek’s composure never wavered, and she ultimately broke Samsonova’s serve once more to close out the match.

Swiatek’s win marks a significant milestone in her career, as she becomes just the fourth active player to reach the semi-finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments, joining Aryna Sabalenka, Victoria Azarenka, and Karolina Pliskova. Her grass-court game has matured notably this season, evidenced by her 8-1 record on the surface and a runner-up finish in Bad Homburg just weeks earlier. Swiatek’s progress at Wimbledon is a testament to her adaptability and relentless work ethic.

Statistically, Swiatek delivered a well-rounded performance, winning 70 percent of her first-serve points and converting 63 percent of break-point opportunities. She limited her unforced errors to 24, while producing 20 winners, consistently placing Samsonova under pressure. The victory sets up a semi-final clash with Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic, as Swiatek continues her quest for a maiden Wimbledon title and further cements her legacy among the sport’s elite.