Wimbledon Day 11: Swiatek, Verbeek Shine, Hijikata Advances

Wimbledon Day 11 recap: Swiatek storms into final, Verbeek/Siniakova win mixed doubles, Hijikata & Pel reach semis…

JAKARTA, July 11, 2025 — Day 11 at Wimbledon delivered a wave of dominant performances, surprise breakthroughs, and title celebrations, as the tournament inches closer to its climax. Here are the top storylines from a thrilling day on the grass courts of the All England Club.

Swiatek dominates Bencic to reach Wimbledon final

World No. 1 Iga Świątek continued her commanding form with a clinical 6-2, 6-0 victory over Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic in the women’s singles semifinal. The Polish star barely put a foot wrong, dismantling Bencic in just over an hour to book her place in her first Wimbledon final.

“I’ve been working hard to adjust my game to grass,” Swiatek said after the match.

“I’m really proud of how I handled the pressure today.”

Świątek will now face American Amanda Anisimova in what promises to be a high-stakes, first-time Wimbledon final clash.

Verbeek & Siniakova claim mixed doubles title

Dutch player Sem Verbeek and Czech star Katerina Siniakova lifted the Wimbledon mixed doubles trophy after a gritty straight-sets win in the final. The pair showcased excellent chemistry and all-court coverage, sealing their first Grand Slam title together.

This marks Siniakova’s continued success in doubles, while Verbeek celebrates his biggest career title to date.

Hijikata & Pel book spot in men’s doubles final

Australia’s Rinky Hijikata and Dutch partner David Pel advanced to their first Grand Slam final after a dramatic four-set win in the men’s doubles semifinal. The unseeded duo upset the top seeds 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 7-5, continuing their fairytale run at Wimbledon 2025.

Their aggressive net play and unshakable chemistry have made them one of the most compelling stories of this year’s tournament.

What’s Next?

With only a few matches remaining, Day 12 will see the men’s singles semifinals, women’s doubles action, and final preparations for championship weekend. All eyes are now on whether Świątek can claim her first Wimbledon crown — and whether Hijikata and Pel can complete their dream run with a title.