Swiss tennis star Belinda Bencic knows how to make a splash both on and off the court. The 29-year-old Olympic gold medalist recently treated her 440,000 Instagram followers to a rare swimsuit photo from her getaway in Monaco, and the internet wasted no time reacting.
With the hard-court season heating up and the US Open just weeks away, Bencic decided to take a few days off to recharge. “A few days off to enjoy summer,” she wrote in her Instagram caption. “Now back to work.” The post featured multiple snapshots of the tennis star soaking up the sun, and fans flooded the comments with praise.
“Stunning pics,” one fan wrote. “Soooo gorgeous,” another added. One user even declared, “The most beautiful woman on the WTA Tour.” It’s clear that Bencic’s fans are just as captivated by her off-court style as they are by her powerful groundstrokes.
Bencic’s vacation comes after a solid but not spectacular 2026 season. She reached the second round of the Australian Open and made it to the fourth round at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Last year, she reminded everyone of her potential by reaching the Wimbledon semifinals, and she also picked up titles in Tokyo and Abu Dhabi. But she’s still searching for her first singles title of the current season.
As the final Grand Slam of the year approaches, all eyes will be on Bencic to see if she can recapture the magic she showed in 2019, when she reached the US Open semifinals before falling to eventual champion Bianca Andreescu. She hasn’t gone that far in New York since, but with her talent and experience, a deep run is always possible.
Bencic’s social media presence has also drawn comparisons to other athletes who have shared sizzling swimsuit snaps in recent weeks. And while the tennis world has seen its share of controversies, including a fake AI photo of Anna Kalinskaya that sparked outrage, Bencic’s genuine post was met with nothing but love.
With the US Open main draw set to begin on August 30, Bencic’s brief break might be exactly what she needs to come back refreshed and ready to compete. Whether she’s hitting winners at Flushing Meadows or sharing glimpses of her life away from the court, one thing is certain: Belinda Bencic knows how to keep her fans engaged.
