Iga Swiatek faced down a trial of physical and mental strength on Sunday night to reach her first Wimbledon quarter-final and answer some of the questions about whether she is ready to compete for the title in SW19.
Holding off two match points to win in three sets over three hours, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-3, Swiatek had to wrestle not only with her own game, as she continues to adapt to playing on grass, but also an opponent in Belinda Bencic who is comfortable on the surface, has a mean backhand, and rose to the occasion on Centre Court.
