Belinda Bencic Advances in Wimbledon, Historic Win Possible
With a projected top 20 ranking, Bencic's journey to the semi-finals has been remarkable, and her ability to balance motherhood and professional tennis has inspired many. Her historic win would be a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport.
Belinda Bencic, a 25-year-old Swiss tennis player, has made history by becoming the only mother still competing for the prestigious Wimbledon title after defeating Mirra Andreeva in the quarter-finals, just 15 months after giving birth to her daughter Bella.
Bencic's comeback to professional tennis began 13 months ago, and she has gradually rebuilt her form to compete at the highest level. She credits her family and team for their support, saying, "I couldn't have done this without my amazing family and team. We worked incredibly hard on my comeback." Other mothers who competed at Wimbledon this year include Elina Svitolina, Victoria Azarenka, Petra Kvitova, Naomi Osaka, Tatjana Maria, Anastasija Sevastova, Yanina Wickmayer, and Taylor Townsend.
Bencic's achievement is historic, as only a few mothers have triumphed at Grand Slams in the Open Era. Evonne Goolagong Cawley won Wimbledon in 1980 post-motherhood, while Kim Clijsters claimed the US Open titles in 2009 and 2010 and the Australian Open in 2011 following the birth of her daughter. Margaret Court became the first mother to win Grand Slam titles in the Open Era.
As Bencic prepares to face Iga Swiatek in her first Wimbledon semi-final, she is focused on enjoying the experience with her family and becoming the first mother to win a Wimbledon singles title in 45 years. With her rapid improvement in results and her determination, Bencic is a strong contender for the title.