Belinda Bencic`s journey at Wimbledon 2025 culminated in a semi-final appearance, a significant achievement for the Swiss player. While the final step proved insurmountable against the formidable Iga Swiatek, Bencic views her performance at the prestigious grass-court Grand Slam with considerable satisfaction.
Bencic`s run in London ended in the penultimate round with a straight-sets defeat to the world No. 1. The match concluded with a dominant 6-2, 6-0 scoreline in favour of Swiatek, highlighting the top seed`s commanding form.
Speaking after the match, Bencic offered a refreshingly candid assessment of her tournament and the semi-final clash. She emphasized the wealth of positive takeaways from her Wimbledon campaign, particularly noting a consistently strong mental state throughout the event.
Crucially, Bencic confirmed she had met a major personal target set for the tournament. “I took away a lot of positive things from this tournament,” she stated. “I was in a really good mental state and achieved my goal of returning to the top 20.” This milestone represents a significant step in her ranking aspirations.
Addressing the semi-final itself, Bencic was direct about the quality of her opponent`s play. “Iga showed a different level,” she admitted. “She played very well and didn`t give me a single chance to get into the match.”
Despite giving her utmost effort, Bencic felt the gap in performance on the day was clear. “I gave my all,” she continued. “She was too strong, and I was a step lower.” A “step lower” might feel like an understatement given the score, perhaps reflecting a touch of wry self-awareness after reaching a Grand Slam semi-final only to run into a player operating in a seemingly different dimension.
Looking ahead, Bencic expressed strong motivation to build on her Wimbledon success and continue her ascent in the rankings in upcoming tournaments.
Swiatek`s commanding victory over Bencic set up the Wimbledon 2025 final, where she was scheduled to face American player Amanda Anisimova.
Ultimately, despite the conclusive nature of the semi-final loss, Bencic remains proud of her overall performance, reaching the final four at a Grand Slam, and achieving her pre-tournament ranking objective.
