‘I'm happy we came’: Bencic surpasses expectations
1 day ago · Belinda Bencic came to Melbourne with her young family and an open mind, but has equalled her career-best runs in Melbourne by advancing to the last 16. ... Her journey to the fourth round mirrors career-best runs at Melbourne Park. In 2023, she lost to eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka, and 2016, she was defeated by Maria Sharapova. On Sunday ...
Belinda Bencic scripts classic comeback tale at Melbourne Park
17 hours ago · Belinda Bencic impressively reached the Australian Open fourth-round in only her sixth tournament after giving birth to her daughter. Her match victory came as Naomi Osaka, also a new mom, retired ...
Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic
12 hours ago · Next for Bencic will be a fourth-round matchup against 2023 U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff. Bencic, who returned to action last October after having her first baby, has never been past the fourth round in 11 past appearances at Melbourne Park. She lost at that stage a year ago to two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Bencic through to Australian Open last 16 after Osaka retires
21 hours ago · MELBOURNE : Swiss Belinda Bencic advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open after two-time champion Naomi Osaka retired during Friday's third-round match with an injury.Bencic took the first ...
'Get well soon, Mama': Bencic advances after Osaka retires at …
21 hours ago · MELBOURNE -- Belinda Bencic advanced to the Round of 16 at the Australian Open after former No.1 Naomi Osaka retired from their third-round encounter due to injury after losing the first set 7-6(3). Playing in her first Grand Slam since giving birth to her daughter Bella, Bencic is into her first Round of 16 at a major since the 2023 US Open. ...
Women's wrap: Bencic escapes, Pegula storms through
5 days ago · The 27-year-old, who advanced to the round of 16 in Melbourne Park in 2016 and 2023, said she's feeling stronger both in matches and during practice and is pleased with her comeback so far. Bencic next faces Suzan Lamens, who is competing in the main draw of a major for the first time.
Osaka is out of the Australian Open because of an injury | AP News
21 hours ago · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic on Friday. “I kind of have a history of it, since I was a teenager. At least once a year, I’d get an ab strain.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka Stops Playing Because of an Injury …
20 hours ago · Naomi Osaka of Japan waves as she leaves the court after retiring from her third round match against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne ...
Bencic taking parenting tips from Federer after returning to tour
6 days ago · Returning to the tennis circuit as a new parent can pose plenty of challenges but Belinda Bencic said on Saturday she hoped to learn from the experiences of fellow Swiss Roger Federer.
Australian Open: Kei Nishikori, Nick Kyrgios, Belinda Bencic return ...
Dec 6, 2024 · Also coming back to Melbourne Park are former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios and Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Belinda Bencic, who will play their first grand slam tournaments after long...