Bencic: "I have big dreams, but I have already won in life"

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Definitely, one of the best moments that tennis left us last Sunday was the title of Belinda Bencic. The Swiss player was crowned for the second time at the WTA Abu Dhabi, but under totally different circumstances. This is her first title after becoming a mother just 10 months ago. Bencic's journey to glory may seem very fast, but that doesn't mean it has been easy. Besides hard work, she has also been able to rely on her family and husband, who accompany her with their daughter Bella on their trip to the United Arab Emirates.

It seems that the Emirates are a perfect talisman for Belinda, as she has won two titles in Abu Dhabi, and in Dubai, she claimed a WTA 500 and a Challenger title. Therefore, the newcomer to the top 100 (#65) will stay in Dubai for the second WTA 1000 of February, skipping Doha. A well-deserved break for this mother who has fulfilled a dream by lifting her first title in front of her daughter: "We are very grateful and blessed to have Bella in our lives. And also to keep doing what I want to do. And also, to have good results. So the emotions were incredibly grateful, blessed. And simply a small dream come true", she said.

A great achievement considering she returned to competition just four months ago. At that time, one of her biggest concerns was whether she could keep up with her colleagues. The fast game made her a little afraid of not being up to par. However, she can now breathe easier after realizing that she can indeed beat these fast and aggressive players; "It gives you a lot of confidence. Obviously, on TV it's always different. You don't really see the spin or the weight of the ball as much. I feel that on TV, it also feels a bit faster than in real life. And it also has something to do with how I move and my physical preparedness".

Pressure Off

After this special title in Abu Dhabi, the Olympic medalist shows that she has played without pressure, something she has been emphasizing since she returned to the circuit. "I have high expectations of myself and I have dreams and goals. But I must say that essentially I won in life. I am here at tournaments and I feel much more relaxed. I feel that I can play a bit clearer and with less pressure on myself. I feel like I was always the one getting in the way a bit trying to do too well. So right now, I'm working a lot and still feel I can achieve more, but even if not, it's okay", confessed a Bencic who still has her dreams but now views them from a different perspective. Hopefully, this great start to the year will continue for her.

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