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'Props to the Moms': Bencic Reaches Her First Wimbledon Quarterfinal on Ninth Attempt

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 7 – Belinda Bencic became the only mother among nine to reach Wimbledon’s last 16, advancing to her first quarterfinal since returning from maternity leave in under two hours.

  • On Monday at Wimbledon, Belinda Bencic defeated 18th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6, 6-4 to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal 11 years after her debut.
  • Having lost in the Wimbledon fourth round three times and returning unranked from maternity in October 2024, Bencic's breakthrough marks her resilience.
  • Bencic faced five match points at 5-3 in the second set, finally winning on her sixth after Alexandrova erred, showcasing resilience under pressure.
  • Bencic joins an elite group of Swiss women reaching Wimbledon quarterfinals and will face either Mirra Andreeva or her opponent next.
  • Beyond her match, Bencic’s Wimbledon run highlights the resilience of a mother returning to top-level tennis after maternity leave, as she is the only mother in the last 16 among nine mothers in the draw.
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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