London, July 10, 2025 (AFP) - Swiatek swats Bencic aside to reach Wimbledon final against Anisimova

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Iga Swiatek breezed into her first Wimbledon final on Thursday but hopes of a dream match-up with Aryna Sabalenka were dashed when the top seed was stunned by Amanda Anisimova. Five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek, not previously known for her prowess on grass, demolished former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 in just 71 minutes on Centre Court. "Honestly, I never even dreamed that it's going to be possible for me to play in the final,"......

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