Summary
Belinda Bencic, a Swiss tennis player, has returned to the top 10 in world rankings after an 11-month maternity break. She has shown strong performances recently, winning titles and beating top-ranked players, and is now a contender for the upcoming Australian Open.
Key Facts
- Belinda Bencic dropped to 421st in world rankings after taking a maternity break.
- She returned to the top 10 after performing well in 2025 and starting 2026 strongly.
- Bencic is the first woman since Serena Williams to reach the top 10 after giving birth.
- She won all her singles matches at the United Cup, helping Switzerland reach the final.
- Bencic celebrated her tournament wins with her daughter Bella and husband Martin Hromkovic.
- Her recent victories include beating world number two Iga Swiatek and seventh-ranked Jasmine Paolini.
- Bencic aims to perform well in the upcoming Australian Open, having never gone beyond the fourth round there.
