Amanda Anisimova, Iga ÅšwiÄ…tek to face off in Wimbledon final
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LONDON — More comfortable on grass courts than ever, Iga Swiatek played as well as she ever has on the slick surface — well, better than ever, actually — to reach her first Wimbledon final by defeating Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 at Centre Court on Thursday.
Strawberries are a popular dessert at Wimbledon, but how about on pasta? Here's what to know about Iga Swiatek's favorite meal, a Polish staple:
Iga Swiatek will play Belinda Bencic at approximately 9:40 a.m. ET today, or whenever the previous match concludes. The Swiatek vs. Bencic match will air on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Every Wimbledon match will also be available to stream on ESPN+.
THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, LONDON — Iga Świątek is not messing around as she moves into her first Wimbledon final. She dominated Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 Thursday to set up a meeting with Amanda Anisimova of the U.S., with the controlled, clinical aggression on both serve and return that has defined her tennis the past fortnight.
Speaking after she defeated Belinda Bencic of Switzerland to secure her spot in the Wimbledon final, Swiatek detailed for the crowd the music she queued in the moments before heading out onto the court. And spoiler alert: her answer couldn't have been more relatable, at least for us classic rock fans.
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Iga Swiatek opened as a -230 favorite for the women’s Wimbledon final, while Amanda Anisimova opened at +165, according to ESPN BET odds. Swiatek had the third-best odds (+650) to win Wimbledon at the start and has attracted 11.
No. 8 Iga Swiatek battles Belinda Bencic in the second semifinal of Wimbledon today. Find out how to watch this match for free.
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Iga Swiatek has reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova that went from a stroll to a bit of a struggle in the late stages.