After a disappointing exit at the Australian Open 2021, Swiss professional Belinda Bencic is up and running again. At present, she is in the Round of 16 of the WTA 500 Adelaide International.

On the health front, the current World No. 12 felt out of her normal rhythm in Melbourne Park. As a result, the 18 seed Elise Mertens defeated her in straight sets 6-2, 6-1 in the third round.

The score explained her performance, and even the 23-year-old confessed that she was not feeling up-to-the-mark tennis-wise. However, after almost a month of tennis, Bencic is starting to feel better.

“Still Not Where I Want to Be”: Belinda Bencic Dissatisfied With 2R Victory at Australian Open 2021

“Feel somewhat normal”: Belinda Bencic

The 14-day quarantine at the Australian Open 2021 had a huge impact on many results, including Bencic’s. But that is in the past now, as the Swiss professional is gearing up for her next tournament of the season.

“Adelaide is such a special energy, I really like coming back here, and it’s super nice… I feel very comfortable here, and hopefully, I can win my first match and then so on,” Belinda said.

Trending

Roger Federer Breaks Partnership With Billion Dollar Worth Italian Brand Days After Coco Gauff’s Stunning Commercial Appearance

April 12, 2024 07:23 PM EDT

What Does Danielle Collins’ Boyfriend Do? Everything to Know about Her Lowkey Dating History

February 15, 2024 11:39 AM EST

Tennis News: Rafael Nadal Confirms Retirement ; Doping-Banned Mikael Ymer Announces Comeback; Stefanos Tsitsipas Dubbed as Hypocrite

April 15, 2024 06:22 PM EDT

Barcelona Open 2024: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Facundo Diaz Acosta; Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction

April 19, 2024 11:26 AM EDT

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Girlfriend Paula Badosa Provides Saddening Health Update After Being Forced To Retire Against Aryna Sabalenka

April 19, 2024 03:58 AM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Although much has not changed in terms of playing conditions, Bencic is getting accustomed to the environment. Indeed, the more time she spends on a tennis court, the sooner she will get back to being her best.

She continued, “First, really happy to be back playing. It’s not easy in this pandemic, so super grateful for that. It’s not the best conditions to play but still something so really happy. It feels actually very good to be on the court again and feel somewhat normal.”

Simona Halep and Bianca Andreescu Announce Unfortunate News After Australian Open 2021 Disappointment

Belinda aims to play more tournaments in 2021

In the R16 stage in Adelaide, the second seed Belinda Bencic will meet Japan’s Misaki Doi. Since she is still fresh since the season has just started, the Swiss professional is planning to play much more in 2021.

“Trying to get in shape now, so tennis-wise and on the court, I feel better, but it takes a little bit more time… I will try to play as much tournaments as I can to get my match rhythm,” Bencic concluded.

A long-term goal for Belinda this season would be to enter the WTA Top 10 rankings again. For that, she will need to start winning more matches.

To sum things up, the Swiss professional is looking more poised than she was in her last tournament. And carrying this confidence forward, Belinda will aim to make her comeback on the women’s tour.

Will Bencic make the Top 10 this year?

Maria Sharapova Details the Importance of Health and Wellness in Her Life