Belinda Bencic Dominates in Hong Kong as Chinese Players Exit Early
The Hong Kong Tennis Open delivered quite a spectacle this week, especially for fans of top-seeded Swiss star Belinda Bencic, who continued her winning streak with another commanding performance. Meanwhile, China’s final two representatives in the tournament saw their campaigns come to an end, leaving the home crowd with little to cheer for by the end of the day.
At the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium, the action kicked off with Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya making a statement of intent, defeating veteran Zhang Shuai in a stunningly one-sided affair, 6-1, 6-1. It was a quick and clinical performance that set the tone for what was to come. Following that match, all eyes turned to Bencic, who stepped onto the court to face another experienced Chinese player, Wang Yafan.
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The outcome was equally decisive. In just an hour and sixteen minutes, Bencic cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 victory, showcasing the same sharpness and precision that helped her lift the Japan Open trophy earlier this month. This win marked her sixth consecutive victory and solidified her position as one of the most in-form players on the WTA Tour right now.
After the match, Bencic shared her satisfaction with how things are unfolding. “I felt good on the court,” she said with a smile. “I tried to play aggressively, tried to play my game, and it worked out well. So I’m very happy to take the momentum with me.”
What makes this run even more remarkable is the fact that Bencic only recently returned to the circuit after missing much of the 2024 season to give birth to her first child. Her comeback story has been inspiring — from being ranked somewhere around 900 in the world last year to now fighting her way back into the top 10. It’s clear that motherhood hasn’t slowed her down; if anything, she seems more focused and determined than ever.
For Wang Yafan, the defeat meant another early exit in a season that has been full of ups and downs. Despite flashes of her old brilliance, she struggled to match Bencic’s pace and control from the baseline. Her last WTA title came back in 2019, and though she’s shown resilience, it’s evident she still has some rebuilding to do to regain that winning edge.
As for Bencic, the Swiss No. 1 appears unstoppable at the moment. Her rhythm, confidence, and tactical awareness are peaking at the perfect time. If she continues this form, a third title this season might just be within reach — and Hong Kong could be the place where she seals it.
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