Belinda Bencic, in her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, upset Mirra Andreeva in two closely fought sets, winning 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2). This victory led her to her second Grand Slam semifinal, her first since 2017. She faced Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, both players making their Wimbledon semifinal debuts. Bencic, a 28-year-old mother, was previously ranked No. 489 but will likely enter the Top 20 post-tournament. She is only the second Swiss woman to reach the Wimbledon semifinals in the Open era, joining Martina Hingis.
Belinda Bencic achieved a remarkable victory in her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, defeating Russian player Mirra Andreeva in two tightly contested sets, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2). This win marked Bencic's return to Grand Slam semifinals after a six-year hiatus, demonstrating her resilience and skill. After facing Andreeva, who had not lost a set in the tournament, Bencic expressed her overwhelming joy with her achievement, stating, "I'm just speechless, honestly. So happy." As a mother, her progress in the tournament is particularly noteworthy, having returned from maternity leave only recently.
At 28 years old, Belinda Bencic is the only remaining mother among the nine entries in the Wimbledon singles draw. Her journey has been impressive, climbing from a ranking of No. 489 when she returned to competition in October to a potential Top 20 position following her successful run at Wimbledon. She missed the previous Wimbledon due to maternity leave, highlighting her determination and commitment to balancing motherhood and professional tennis. This achievement solidifies her legacy in Swiss tennis alongside Martina Hingis.
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