Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WTA Wimbledon match.
Belinda Bencic is set to take on Iga Świątek on Centre Court at Wimbledon for the first time since 2021. This is a landmark moment for Belinda Bencic, who becomes the first player from her country since Martina Hingis to reach the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams across different surfaces. For Iga Świątek, it marks her first-ever appearance in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Belinda Bencic
Belinda Bencic has shown strong form on grass, winning 70% of her matches at Wimbledon (19 out of 27). She boasts a solid record against top-10 opponents and relies on an aggressive style built around a commanding forehand and solid two-handed backhand. In the quarter-finals, she dominated Mirra Andreeva with a full arsenal of flat, fast-paced groundstrokes. Her first serve was a major weapon, landing 74% and winning 73% of those points. At Wimbledon, she has taken at least one set in five of her last seven matches against top-10 players. Against Iga Świątek, she has won a minimum of nine games in three of their four meetings.
Iga Świątek
Iga Świątek, a five-time Grand Slam winner, has yet to truly master grass courts. Her only title on the surface came in 2022. During the 2025 season, she has dropped at least one set in five of her seven semi-final appearances. Prior to this year’s tournament, she had never progressed beyond the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. While her movement, rhythm control, and pace variation remain strengths, she continues to struggle with her first serve, landing only 61% on average.
Belinda Bencic vs Iga Świątek Prediction
The pair previously met on this very court in 2023, where they played an intense three-set battle that lasted three hours. Given Belinda Bencic’s current form, growing self-belief, and Iga Świątek’s relative discomfort on grass, the Swiss player is expected to mount a serious challenge — winning at least nine games and possibly even taking a set.
