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Swiatek Beats Collins at Wimbledon After Rival’s Unusual Mid-Match Apology

Collins’s apology highlighted Wimbledon’s strict let rule, casting a spotlight on a rivalry that has flared since their 2024 Paris Olympics quarter-final.

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 5, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek and Danielle Collins of the U.S. shake hands after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 5, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her third round match against Danielle Collins of the U.S. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 5, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her third round match against Danielle Collins of the U.S. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 5, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her third round match against Danielle Collins of the U.S. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Overview

  • Iga Swiatek advanced to the fourth round by defeating Danielle Collins in straight sets on Centre Court.
  • Mid-match, Collins replayed a second serve after a let in breach of Wimbledon’s rule and paused play to apologize to Swiatek.
  • The contest marked the pair’s 10th career meeting, extending Swiatek’s head-to-head lead over Collins to 7–2.
  • Collins’s on-court apology stood out as a rare sportsmanship gesture in a rivalry defined by past gamesmanship disputes and frosty handshakes.
  • Swiatek’s composed performance underlines her competitive edge as she moves deeper into the tournament.