Belinda Bencic Advances to Second Round in Ningbo Tournament
Belinda Bencic began her campaign at the WTA 500 tournament in Ningbo, China, with a decisive victory. The 28-year-old Swiss player defeated Poland’s Magda Linette with a score of 6-3, 6-2.
Match Overview
Bencic showcased her skill throughout the match. She maintained control, winning all her service games and conceding a maximum of one point in her first seven service games.
Competitive Performance
- Set 1: Bencic took the lead from the start, winning 6-3.
- Set 2: She continued her dominance, closing the match with a 6-2 score.
This victory was particularly significant for Bencic, ranked 14th in the WTA standings. It marked her first win against a top 70 player since her run to the semi-finals at Wimbledon in July.
Path Forward
Bencic is seeded sixth in the Ningbo tournament. In the upcoming round of 16, she will face either Yulia Putintseva from Kazakhstan or Ukraine’s Yulia Starodubtseva, both of whom advanced through qualifying.
This match sets a positive tone for Bencic as she seeks to improve her performance following a series of mixed results, managing only five singles victories in her last five tournaments since Wimbledon.
As the tournament progresses, fans will be keen to see how Bencic’s strong start influences her potential for further success in Ningbo.
