![]() ![]() ![]() Nerves finally subsided as a more composed Barty - who had withdrawn from the French Open with a hip injury last month - bossed the eighth game and when Pliskova's wild forehand sailed long the top seed was halfway towards the title, but the drama was only just beginning. Djokovic gets Italian Matteo Berrettini in the final. 14 Hubert Hurkacz, possibly Federer’s last Wimbledon match at age 39. But he was upset in the quarterfinals by No. Swiatek, 21, is on a 35-match win streak and hopes to keep. Federer, seeded sixth, hoped to deny Djokovic and earn his 21st major and record-extending ninth Wimbledon title. The pair had spent the morning practising together on Court No 1 as the covers had prevented either of them getting onto the other courts, but nerves were in evidence as a third successive break of serve gave Barty the chance to serve for the opening set.Įrrors were creeping into the Australian's game and with Pliskova beginning to find her range she first broke back and then held onto her serve for the first time to draw back within touching distance at 5-3. 1 Iga Swiatek will look to win her seventh consecutive tournament at Wimbledon 2022, which begins with first-round play Monday. Image: Karolina Pliskova lost in her second Grand Slam final, after overcoming a nervous start on Centre Court (AP via Pool Getty Images) ![]()
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