Swiss Bencic reaches first Wimbledon quarterfinal

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland reached her first-ever Wimbledon quarterfinal by defeating No. 18 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia 7-6(4), 6-4 in a tense match. This marks Bencic's first Grand Slam quarterfinal since becoming a mother in April 2024 and her first at Wimbledon after three previous fourth-round exits. Despite losing five match points while serving for the match, Bencic maintained composure to close out the victory. The 28-year-old has made a remarkable comeback in 2025, climbing back to No. 35 in the rankings and securing a title in Abu Dhabi earlier in the year. Bencic will face either Mirra Andreeva or Emma Navarro in the quarterfinals, aiming to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal. She has expressed pride in balancing her career with motherhood and values sharing her tournament experiences with her family.