Belinda Bencic
Shining light of Swiss tennis
Belinda Bencic has made a significant mark in women’s tennis with her power game and on-court savvy.
To me, it’s the road to the destination that is also the definition of success. It’s really important that at the end of your career, you are very happy with yourself and what you’ve done – that you’ve reached your potential.
Belinda Bencic
Golden career
Belinda Bencic has been a formidable competitor on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour for many years.
The Swiss champion’s career highlights include winning a singles gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games and reaching the semi-finals at the US Open.
Winning qualities
Belinda Bencic rightly stands in the upper echelons of the WTA Tour.
Renowned for her aggressive baseline play and strategic shot selection, the Swiss ace has won multiple singles titles. In 2014, as a 17-year-old, she became the youngest player in more than 15 years to reach the US Open quarter-finals. Five years later, she reached the last four of the same Grand Slam® tournament, demonstrating her ability to compete with the game’s elite. Bencic achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 4 in February 2020 and her career reached new heights with a singles gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, confirming her ability to deliver high-class performances on the grandest stages. In 2022, Bencic played a pivotal role in Switzerland’s maiden victory at the Billie Jean King Cup, the premier international team competition in women’s tennis.
Belinda Bencic became a Rolex Testimonee in 2014.