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'More stable' Swiatek earns A+ verdict from Navratilova

'More stable' Swiatek earns A+ verdict from Navratilova
BBC Sport Thursday 02 July 2026, 14:25 UTC 1 min read
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Iga Swiatek overpowers former finalist Karolina Pliskova as she continues her Wimbledon title defence by reaching the third round in straight sets.

Iga Swiatek overpowers former finalist Karolina Pliskova as she continues her Wimbledon title defence by reaching the third round in straight sets.
Swiatek (PERSON) Navratilova Iga Swiatek (PERSON) Karolina Pliskova (PERSON) Wimbledon (ORG)
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