Belinda Bencic's Emotional Breakthrough at Wimbledon 2025
So here's a story that really stands out in this year’s Wimbledon — and it's one that’s tugging at the hearts of fans around the world. Belinda Bencic, who’s been a top-tier talent for over a decade, has finally broken through to the Wimbledon quarterfinals. But what makes this moment truly powerful isn’t just her athletic achievement — it’s the journey behind it.
Let’s rewind a bit. Just over a year ago, Bencic stepped away from the game to become a mother. Her daughter, Bella, was born in April 2024. And now, in July 2025, she’s not only back on the court but pushing deep into one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments. That alone is inspiring. But she’s not here just to participate — she’s here to win.
In the round of 16, Bencic took down the dangerous Ekaterina Alexandrova, 7-6(4), 6-4. That win wasn’t just about clean forehands or tactical brilliance — it was about resilience. She had to save herself mentally after blowing five match points in the second set. But she kept her cool, got that sixth chance, and converted. That’s championship grit.
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You could see it in her face after the match. Relief. Joy. Maybe even a sense of redemption. “I always got stuck in the fourth round,” she said in a post-match interview, laughing with honest disbelief. But this time, she pushed through. And what’s even more impressive is that this is only her second Grand Slam since her return. She came back last October, totally unranked, and she’s already climbed back to 35th in the world.
Let’s not forget — Bencic has a serious love affair with grass courts. She won junior Wimbledon in 2013, and she’s logged more grass court wins than any other women’s quarterfinalist this year. That’s not luck. That’s a decade of understanding and thriving on this surface. And after missing a chance at the quarters last year by a single point, she’s not taking anything for granted now.
Facing 17-year-old sensation Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals was no easy task. Andreeva’s been climbing the ranks fast, but Bencic brought experience, poise, and a renewed hunger that’s been fueling her comeback all season. It’s clear that motherhood hasn’t softened her edge — if anything, it’s sharpened it. She’s playing with fire and freedom, and it shows.
And that’s what makes her journey so authentic. She’s not playing for headlines — she’s playing for herself, her family, and the pure love of the game. No matter how the rest of this tournament plays out, Belinda Bencic’s Wimbledon 2025 is already unforgettable. It’s a comeback we’ll be talking about for years to come.
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