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Iga Swiatek makes hay on Wimbledon grass after Clara Tauson’s serving skill deserts her

Pole, seeded No 8, dominates second set in 6-4, 6-1 winSwiatek faces Liudmila Samsonova in quarter-finalsIt has not been the best 12 months for Iga Swiatek but the Pole is finally finding form on grass, her least favoured surface, and is through to her 12th grand slam quarter-final after a 6-4, 6-1 victory against the world No 22 Clara Tauson.It can be easy to forget how young Swiatek is, with five grand slam titles to her name at 24 years old. But the past year has shown there is room for growth in her game, with the player admitting she has struggled mentally. The Pole is seeded No 8 here – low for her standards – and her most recent singles title came more than a year ago, at the 2024 French Open. Her first final of this season came at the end of last month at Bad Homburg, where she lost against Jessica Pegula in straight sets. Continue reading...

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