Belinda Bencic

Belinda Bencic, born on March 10, 1997, is a Swiss professional tennis player known for her dynamic playing style. Growing up in Switzerland, she started playing tennis at a young age, showing immense talent early on. Bencic turned heads when she won the 2013 French Open and Wimbledon junior titles. Transitioning to the senior circuit, she quickly climbed the rankings. Notable for her powerful groundstrokes and strategic gameplay, Belinda claimed several WTA titles. Her breakthrough came in 2021 when she won the Olympic gold medal in Tokyo, showcasing her resilience and skill. Bencic continues to be a force in international tennis.

Here are some of her career major achievements

• Became the youngest quarterfinalist at the 2014 US Open since Martina Hingis in 1997
• Bagged her first two WTA titles in 2015, including the Canadian Open where she thrashed four of the top six players in the world
• Claimed the Dubai Tennis Championships in 2019 to win her second Premier 5 title
• Honoured with the WTA Comeback Player of the Year award in 2019