Under the blistering Wimbledon sun, Iga Swiatek dug deep to outlast Polina Kudermetova in a match that tested more than just her athletic skill—it demanded grit, endurance, and adaptability. With temperatures soaring and tension running high, the Polish star weathered both the elements and her opponent, advancing further into the tournament with a hard-fought victory that highlighted her evolving versatility on grass.
Swiatek, known for her dominance on clay, has worked steadily to expand her comfort zone on faster surfaces. Her performance against Kudermetova showed just how far she has come. Moving confidently across the court, Swiatek mixed angles and pace with precision, keeping the Russian on the back foot for most of the match.
“Playing in this heat, I’m glad some clouds came,” Swiatek said afterward, visibly relieved. “This day was pretty… I don’t know. I didn’t know how I’m gonna survive it. In tennis we need to be ready for the rain, heat, everything. Especially in the UK as you see.” Her candid reflection not only offered a glimpse into the physical toll of the match but also underscored the mental fortitude required to excel at this level.
Swiatek in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.
4, Iga has managed to achieve a compiled 36-11 match record in 2025. The Pole is now having a run in Wimbledon where she toppled the world no.64 Polina Kudermetova 7-5 6-1.Iga Swiatek will square off with the world no.208 Caty McNally in the 2nd round. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Swiatek.
Swiatek was the runner-up in Australia (United Cup) and in Bad Homburg (Bad Homburg Open).
Swiatek won 23 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts and 10 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)