In a stunning match at the Australian Open, Belinda Bencic made a remarkable return to Grand Slam tennis by defeating Jelena Ostapenko in a tense second-round encounter. Bencic, who was playing her first major tournament after maternity leave, showcased her resilience and skill, clinching the match with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. This victory marks Bencic’s first win since giving birth and her first success in a Grand Slam since her return to the circuit. After the match, Bencic expressed her joy, stating, ‘It means a lot to me to come back and win a match at this level. It was tough but I’m happy with how I played.’ Ostapenko battled fiercely to extend the match, even taking a set off Bencic in a hard-fought showdown. This clash turned into a nail-biting encounter, drawing praise for its intensity and skill on display from both competitors, ultimately setting the stage for Bencic to potentially make a deeper run in the tournament.
