Iga Swiatek survived a fierce two-set battle lasting two hours and ten minutes to overcome a determined Belinda Bencic, clinching a spot in the Wuhan 2025 quarterfinals. The Swiss star showed remarkable tenacity, pushing the world No. 1 deep into every rally and making Swiatek work for every point.
Iga Swiatek Needing A Breaker
The match began with Swiatek breaking immediately to set the tone, dictating play through her heavy topspin forehand and explosive movement. Yet Bencic fought back brilliantly, winning five of the next six games and earning a chance to serve for the opening set. Swiatek, who landed 65% of her first serves and dominated behind them by winning 80% of those points, found her groove at the perfect moment. She broke back and edged through a gripping tiebreak 7–6(2) after an intense 73-minute opener.
Bencic’s resistance was evident throughout — she saved two of six break points and held 64% of her service games, mixing pace and placement to disrupt Swiatek’s rhythm. However, Swiatek’s serving numbers were decisive: she struck eight aces to Bencic’s one, posting a Dominance Ratio of 1.43 compared to Bencic’s 0.70, a clear reflection of her growing command over the contest.
Again, Bencic Starts Strong but Swiatek Doesn’t Let Go
In the second set, Bencic once again broke early for a 2–0 lead, momentarily raising hopes of a deciding set. But Swiatek responded with characteristic composure, winning 48% of return points and converting 67% of her break opportunities to wrestle back control. Her ability to deliver under pressure — winning 55% of crucial points — proved decisive as she closed out the match 7–6(2), 6–4.
Swiatek finished with 56% of total points won (83 of 149) and 12.7% ace efficiency, highlighting both precision and power. The result sends her confidently into the Wuhan 2025 quarterfinals, where she will face Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in what promises to be another high-level encounter.
Bencic vs Swiatek – Full Match Stats
| Statistic | Bencic | Swiatek |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 0.70 | 1.43 |
| Serve Rating | 233 | 267 |
| Aces | 1 | 8 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 2 |
| 1st Serve % | 69% (59/86) | 65% (41/63) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 58% (34/59) | 80% (33/41) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 43% (12/28) | 43% (10/23) |
| Break Points Saved | 33% (2/6) | 40% (2/5) |
| Service Games Won | 64% (7/11) | 73% (8/11) |
| Ace % | 1.2% | 12.7% |
| Double Fault % | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Return Rating | 164 | 202 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 20% (8/41) | 42% (25/59) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 57% (13/23) | 57% (16/28) |
| Break Points Won | 60% (3/5) | 67% (4/6) |
| Return Games Won | 27% (3/11) | 36% (4/11) |
| Service Points Won | 52% (45/86) | 67% (42/63) |
| Return Points Won | 33% (21/63) | 48% (41/86) |
| Total Points Won | 44% (66/149) | 56% (83/149) |
| Pressure Points Won | 45% (5/11) | 55% (6/11) |
| Max Points In A Row | 5 | 6 |
| Total Games Won | 10/22 (45%) | 12/22 (55%) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 3 |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Injury Timeouts | 0 | 0 |
| Match Duration | 2h 10m | |
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