Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 9 – Iga Swiatek became the first Polish woman since 2015 to reach the Wimbledon semifinals, winning in straight sets and losing only one set en route, officials said.
- Iga Swiatek won her quarter-final match against Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5 to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time.
- Liudmila Samsonova was seeded No.19 and competed in her first Grand Slam quarter-final during this match.
- Iga Swiatek expressed her excitement, saying, 'Honestly, it feels great,' after her victory.
- Swiatek credited her hard work for her success on the surface, stating, 'I already got goosebumps after this win.
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