Iga Swiatek “Locked In” for Wimbledon Win: Roddick’s Bold Statement

Former tennis star Andy Roddick has made a bold statement regarding Iga Swiatek’s performance at Wimbledon 2025, declaring she “looks way more comfortable on grass this year” and is a top contender for the title. This comes after Roddick accurately predicted Coco Gauff’s early exit from the tournament.

Roddick’s Analysis of Swiatek’s Game

Roddick’s assessment of Swiatek’s improved grass-court game highlights several key factors:

• Comfort on Grass: Roddick emphasized Swiatek’s increased comfort level on the surface compared to previous years. In the past, her best Wimbledon finish was the quarterfinals in 2023, but Roddick believes she now looks “scary good”.
• Aggressive Backhand: Roddick noted that Swiatek wasn’t shying away from her backhand, hitting through the court instead of looping the ball. He sees this as a sign of “grass-court maturity”.
• Powerful Serve: Roddick praised Swiatek’s serve, noting she was hitting serves at 116-118 mph. He also mentioned her improved movement and comfort on the grass.
• Dominant Performance: Roddick was impressed by Swiatek’s dominant win over Danielle Collins, a player he described as the “Danimal”. Swiatek won the match 6-2, 6-3.

Swiatek’s Wimbledon Journey So Far

Iga Swiatek has advanced to the semifinals at Wimbledon for the first time in her career, after defeating Liudmila Samsonova. Swiatek achieved a personal best at Wimbledon, which has been her toughest Grand Slam.

Fourth Round Victory

In the fourth round, Swiatek faced Clara Tauson, winning 6-4, 6-1. Despite a shaky start with early double faults, Swiatek recovered and played a solid match. Swiatek has reached 12 Grand Slam quarter-finals in her career, and is the youngest player to reach a dozen quarter-finals at majors since Maria Sharapova.

Quarterfinal Match

Swiatek reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time after a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Liudmila Samsonova. She won points on 70% of her first serves and converted 63% of her break point opportunities.

Swiatek’s Potential to Win Wimbledon

Roddick believes that Swiatek is not just playing well, but is in the tournament “to win it”. This bold prediction is based on her strong performances and improved gameplay on grass. Swiatek’s performance so far in Wimbledon 2025 demonstrates a high level of play, leading to Roddick’s strong endorsement of her chances.