"No one has ever moved like that in the woman’s game": Bencic full of praise for fourth round opponent Swiatek
WTASaturday, 08 July 2023 at 20:00
Belinda
Bencic praised her fourth-round opponent at the 2023 Wimbledon, Iga Swiatek.
The Swiss
player reached the fourth round at Wimbledon for the third time in her career,
after previous runs in 2015 and 2018 where she failed to advance further. This
year, she achieved impressive victories over local player Katie Swan, Danielle
Collins (in a third-set tiebreak), and the 23rd seed Magda Linette.
In the
round of 16, she will face world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who is considered the
favorite in their matchup against the Olympic gold medalist from Tokyo 2020.
Bencic has had a great year, winning two WTA 500 titles in Adelaide 2 and Abu
Dhabi, in addition to reaching the final in Charleston 1 (where she lost to Ons
Jabeur).
They have
faced each other three times before, with Swiatek winning two matches and
Bencic winning one. However, their only meeting in a Grand Slam resulted in a
victory for the former world No. 4 at the fourth round of the 2021 US Open.
Prior to their first-ever grass-court encounter, Bencic was asked about what
impresses her the most about Swiatek:
“I think
it’s her movement, absolutely,” the Swiss said.
”I think no
one has ever moved like that in the woman’s game like her.”
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Bencic also
recalled her match in the United Cup earlier this year:
“I played
her this year actually in United Cup in Brisbane. I think that was a really
high-quality match. I think it was the second match for the season,” she said.
“My season
went also I think really good, and of course, she’s the best in the world and
she’s winning a lot of the matches. She is very consistent. I’m really up for
the challenge. I’m excited to play her. I think I’m a player that I play well
against, you know, top players.”
The match
will be played on Sunday on Centre Court at a yet to be confirmed time, and the
winner will await the match between Azarenka and Svitolina.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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