Iga Swiatek will continue her bid for Wimbledon glory in an intriguing quarterfinal clash against Elina Svitolina, who has already won the hearts and minds of SW19.
World No. 1 Swiatek overcame a first-set scare against 14th seed Belinda Bencic before prevailing in three, while Svitolina won an emotionally charged thriller against Victoria Azarenka.
The Ukrainian is ranked 76th in the world and riding on the crest of a wave, although overcoming Swiatek represents the tallest task in women’s tennis right now.
The three-time French Open champion is seeking to add a first Wimbledon crown to her career collection, having never previously gone beyond the fourth round in the third Grand Slam of the year.
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Iga Swiatek vs. Elina Svitolina live score
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Iga Swiatek vs. Elina Svitolina live updates, highlights from Wimbledon 2023
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Iga Swiatek 3-2 Elina Svitolina*
Swiatek seems mildly riled by that. This is developing into a great contest and we’ve got another deuce game. Svitolina has to go to her second serve and Swiatek clatters back with interest. Break point. And another fault. Not ideal. A double…