Look, nobody—and I mean nobody —expected Belinda Bencic to waltz back into the winner’s circle this quickly. Not even Bencic herself. But here we are, watching the Swiss star cradle her 10th career trophy after demolishing Linda Noskova 6-2, 6-3 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. And honestly? The whole thing feels a bit surreal.

Let’s rewind for a second. Just over a year ago, Bencic was changing diapers, not tennis rackets. She gave birth to her daughter in April 2024 and returned to professional tennis a mere six months later—a timeline that would make most people’s heads spin. Yet somehow, she’s not just back. She’s thriving .

From Ranked 421 to Top 15: Bencic’s Meteoric Rise

When the 2025 season kicked off, Bencic sat at a rather unglamorous world ranking of 421. Fast forward to

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