Imagine this: just one year after becoming a mother, Belinda Bencic didn’t just return to the tennis court — she made history by reaching the Wimbledon semifinals! Yes, you read that right! The Swiss tennis star battled it out on the central court of the All England Club, defeating the Russian teenage sensation Mira Andreyeva in two nail-biting tiebreak sets. Many doubted she could ever reach the top again, but Belinda proved that motherly power beats all obstacles. And this wasn’t just any power — she played the second set with a painful injury on her toe, refusing a medical timeout like a true warrior!
This fight wasn’t easy. Mira Andreyeva, only 18 years old and coached by former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez, never gave up for a second. But Belinda’s experience and mental toughness made the difference in the crucial moments. This is only Belinda’s second Grand Slam semifinal, the first being the 2019 US Open. Even more impressive, she’s the first Swiss woman to reach the Wimbledon semifinals since the legendary Martina Hingis 27 years ago!
Belinda openly admitted how much her family and team’s support meant in this comeback. “I couldn’t have done it without them,” she says, soaking in this incredible moment of her career. Now, an even bigger challenge awaits — a final showdown against five-time Grand Slam champion and undisputed WTA leader Iga Swiatek. It’s going to be a true battle of experience versus youthful energy, and we can’t wait to see who comes out on top!
If you thought coming back to the top of tennis was easy, Belinda Bencic is here to prove you wrong. Mother, warrior, and tennis legend in the making — all rolled into one. So, what do you think? Can she topple Swiatek and win Wimbledon? Drop a comment, crack a joke, or just enjoy the show!
