Bencic: "This new character would have helped me in so many moments.."

Fernando Murciego | 2 Apr 2025 | 10.50

Belinda Bencic talks about her new attitude on the court. Source: Getty

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We don't know how many more years of tennis Caroline Garcia has ahead, but we are going to take the liberty of asking her to never stop interviewing her fellow players in the locker room. Her Tennis Insider Club is a great find, where she shares a moment of serenity with other players, such as Belinda Bencic. The Swiss player became a mother less than a year ago and in February was already lifting titles, a reconstruction in every sense that deserved an analysis from her own mouth. We highlight the most interesting statements to understand the key points of this Bencic 2.0 within the tour.

Convincing people in two months

"When I started my comeback, most people were surprised; they thought it was impossible, but then people change their minds very quickly. Now it's much more fun for me to say: 'Do you believe in me now?' It's a classic in sports; there were still many people wondering why I made that decision in the middle of my career; they claimed it wasn't possible to return to the same level. Since I won in Abu Dhabi, they say yes, I can win another Grand Slam. In just one week, they changed their minds!"

Looking at defeat differently

"It's a very different situation. I remember before, right after a loss, I was devastated in my room, replaying the match and what I should have done or what I could have done differently. Now, when I come off the court after a loss, it can be the best day of my life. It doesn't mean I don't care about tennis; it just means I can separate my work in tennis much better from my private life."

A change in temperament

"It's true that I used to get too emotional, although I never disrespected anyone or anything like that. It was always with myself; sometimes, I lost control of my emotions, I wish I had handled that spiral better. Now I approach it differently; surely this new character would have helped me a lot in moments when I got angry; it would have helped me win some matches. I'm not proud of any of those moments; I would even say it's very difficult for me to revisit them. Right now, I wouldn't even consider throwing a racket; I don't want Bella to see that."

Did you consider retirement?

"I was ready for this, even to hold my baby and announce that I didn't want to play again. I was ready for any scenario, but that never happened. I was truly convinced that it was possible to return and also be very happy. I didn't want to throw away all the work I had done in my career, in my childhood; I still wanted to maximize my potential to see what I am capable of. It's not about proving myself; it means giving the best I have but with Bella as my priority. If something happens, I would be happy to leave tennis and be a full-time mother, but I feel I can do both."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Bencic: “Este nuevo carácter me hubiera ayudado en tantos momentos…”