Belinda Bencic’s story isn’t just about rankings or trophies; it’s about roots, resilience, and real-life grit. With both her parents being athletes, her path has been anything but typical. With a strong family behind her and her never-ending confidence, she is what she is today. So, let’s explore more about the life, both personal and professional, journey ahead.

How did Belinda Bencic’s Tennis career begin?

Belinda Bencic first held a racket before she turned five. Her father, Ivan Bencic, wasn’t a tennis coach—he played professional hockey, but he knew talent when he saw it. He recognized Belinda’s coordination and focus and figured, why not give tennis a real shot?

By age seven, she was training with Melanie Molitor—the mother of Martina Hingis—at her elite tennis academy. That chan

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