Bencic: "I'm surprised with myself, I didn't expect something like this"

The feelings of power and greatness continue on the part of Belinda Bencic. The timeframe she has needed to regain her best form after becoming a mother has been much shorter than one might imagine, highlighting her work ethic, ambition, and talent. After a successful debut at Indian Wells 2025, she discussed it in a press conference.

It seems that reaching her professional peak after becoming a mother could set a precedent from which things may change in the world of tennis. Belinda Bencic decided not to postpone her dream of starting a family to make the most of her prime tennis years, prioritizing motherhood and believing she would be able to return with strength. She has done so with more decisiveness and speed than expected, as she recognizes herself in Indian Wells 2025.

- Bencic is an Olympic champion, but has only reached the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament once.

"I am surprised with myself, I did not expect my comeback to be so successful and in such a short time. There is a lot of work behind this, and I believe I made the right decisions by playing in smaller tournaments to gain rhythm and confidence," emphasized a woman who, at 27, dreams of returning to the top 10 soon and aiming for that coveted Grand Slam title that has eluded her. After winning the Olympic gold in 2021, the Swiss player's top priority is achieving something significant in the four majors since she has only reached the semifinals once (US Open 2019).

One of the recent developments has been the WTA's launch of a paid maternity leave for pregnant tennis players, reflecting the increasing trend of players becoming mothers during their careers. Bencic is considered a role model in this regard and welcomed the news. "It's fantastic news because it reduces the drama when making a decision. For mid to lower-ranked players, having a guaranteed income during their competitive absence is crucial. I think tennis can be a pioneer for other sports in this regard," she highlighted.

In terms of tennis performance, Belinda Bencic currently ranks 13th in the Race, having won 14 out of the 18 matches she has played this season and firmly positioned among the top 60 players in the world. She aims to continue climbing in the rankings to become a seed in major tournaments and avoid facing as challenging opponents as the one she will encounter in the second round of Indian Wells 2025, where she will meet the American Amanda Anisimova.

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