Belinda Bencic has reached her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, 11 years after debuting at the All England Club. She achieved this milestone by defeating 18th-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (4), 6-4, overcoming nerves and missed opportunities before finally sealing the win on her sixth match point[1]. The 28-year-old Olympic champion had previously lost in the fourth round at Wimbledon three times, making this run particularly meaningful[1].
Bencic is currently ranked No. 35 and is on a comeback surge after maternity leave, notching hard-earned wins over higher-ranked opponents and demonstrating renewed confidence[5]. Her Grand Slam history includes a semifinal at the 2019 US Open and now this career-best showing at Wimbledon[1]. She also began her 2025 season with a title at the Abu Dhabi Open and moved up 92 places in the WTA rankings to reclaim her spot as Switzerland’s top-ranked player earlier in the year[2].
In the Wimbledon quarterfinal, Bencic faces teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva. This will be their first professional meeting, with Andreeva entering as the tournament’s youngest quarterfinalist since 2005, while Bencic brings valuable experience and composure to the high-stakes match[5].
Off the court, Bencic has also shared moments from her personal life at Wimbledon, including enjoying strawberries and cream with her young daughter Bella after her fourth-round victory[7].
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