Iga Świątek Faces Belinda Bencic in WTA Wuhan Showdown

WUHAN, China — Iga Świątek, the world No. 2 tennis player, will face off against Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic in the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Wuhan on October 9, 2025. This match comes after Świątek’s impressive victory against Czech player Marie Bouzkova, where she won decisively with a score of 6-1, 6-1.

Świątek, who is currently on her Asian campaign, began with a title win in her tournament debut in South Korea. Following that, she competed in the Beijing tournament, reaching the fourth round before being eliminated by American Emma Navarro.

In Wuhan, Świątek is aiming for a spot in the quarterfinals, having earned a bye in the first round due to her seeding. She has previously battled Bencic six times, winning five of those encounters, the last of which took place at Wimbledon earlier this year.

On the other hand, Bencic, ranked No. 13, had a successful start to her Wuhan campaign, defeating Croatia’s Donna Vekic. However, she advanced to the third round after her second-round opponent, Elise Mertens, withdrew, giving her a walkover.

The match is set to commence at 1:00 PM local time, and both players are aware of the stakes. With a history of close matches, this showdown promises to be a competitive one. “I look forward to playing in a city I’ve never been to before,” said Świątek. “It’s exciting to explore Wuhan.” Fans can follow live updates of the match through various sports news platforms.