Wimbledon '25: Swiatek, Sinner Cruise into Semis; Djokovic passes stern test

 


As expected, eighth seed Iga Swiatek stormed into the semi-finals of the Wimbledon women’s singles, while Belinda Bencic of Switzerland created the day’s biggest upset by toppling seventh seed Mira Andreeva in straight sets. On the men’s side, top seed Jannik Sinner reached the last four comfortably, while Novak Djokovic overcame a stern test from Flavio Cobolli to set up a blockbuster semi-final clash with the Italian.

Swiatek Breezes Through, To Face Bencic in Semis

Former World No.1 Iga Swiatek put in a composed performance to defeat 19th seed Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5 in 1 hour 49 minutes. Despite neither player being consistent on first serve and both committing a fair share of unforced errors, Swiatek rarely looked troubled.

In the other quarter-final, Belinda Bencic, currently ranked World No. 35, stunned rising Russian star Mira Andreeva with a 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2) win in a closely contested battle lasting over two hours. Andreeva’s shaky serve, including four double faults, proved costly. Bencic will now face Swiatek in the semi-finals.

Sinner Too Strong for Shelton

In the men’s draw, top seed Jannik Sinner dominated his quarter-final against 10th seed Ben Shelton on No.1 Court. Sinner took full advantage of Shelton’s vulnerable serve, winning 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 6-4 in 2 hours 19 minutes. Despite hitting 14 aces, the American failed to convert any break points and struggled with errors under pressure.

Djokovic Tested by Cobolli, Reaches 14th Wimbledon Semi-Final

Sixth seed Novak Djokovic was made to work hard by 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli in a grueling quarter-final clash that lasted 3 hours 11 minutes. Djokovic dropped the first set in a tiebreak but recovered strongly to win 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4.

Despite visible discomfort from a slip late in the match—where he fell and showed signs of groin pain—Djokovic held firm. Cobolli, in a show of sportsmanship, even handed him his racquet during that moment. Yet, Djokovic’s experience proved decisive. He kept rallies long, used top-spin and net play to disrupt Cobolli’s rhythm, and made the most of break points and first serves.

This win marks Djokovic’s 14th semi-final appearance at Wimbledon, further extending his legacy. He will now face Jannik Sinner in a high-stakes clash between the present and future of men’s tennis. However, Djokovic will need to lift his level of play significantly if he hopes to keep his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title alive. His movement has slowed with age, and unlike past years, every point is demanding greater physical exertion.

As the semi-finals loom, the stage is set for high drama—with Swiatek eyeing another Slam, Bencic chasing glory, Sinner in top form, and Djokovic aiming to etch his name deeper into Wimbledon history.


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