Bencic Comeback Player of the Year | Swiss Tennis News

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Wimbledon semi-finals as well as victories in Abu Dhabi and Tokyo: Bencic knew how to shine in her comeback season. She has now been awarded for this.

Legend:

Had a lot to celebrate recently

Belinda Bencic.

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Belinda Bencic was named “Comeback Player of the Year 2025” by the WTA. The 28-year-old gave birth to her daughter Bella in April 2024, and the tennis player returned to the tour the following October. She is currently number 11 in the WTA rankings.

Successful Grand Slams

The Eastern Swiss woman qualified for the round of 16 at the Australian Open in January this year before winning the WTA 500 event in Abu Dhabi in February. At Wimbledon she reached the semi-finals. It was her best result to date at the Grand Slam tournament in London.

At the end of the year, Belinda Bencic secured her tenth title on the tour in Tokyo. She triumphed at the WTA 500 tournament – ​​the same place where she won her 2021 Olympic gold medal.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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