Swiss wonderkid Belinda Bencic contines scorching form at Cincinnati Masters
Eighteen-year-old disposes of Angelique Kerber in latest giant-killing act; Maria Sharapova and Vebus Williams pull out of competition
It’s amazing that I could beat so many players so high ranking and top players in the same week
Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic maintained her recent giant-killing form at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Masters here Tuesday with a battling 7-5, 6-3 win over higher-ranked German opponent Angelique Kerber.
Bencic, 18, is brimming with confidence after winning in Toronto at the weekend after a tournament which included a stunning semi-final defeat of grand slam-chasing world number one Serena Williams.
The teenager, coached by Melanie Molitor, mother of Martina Hingis, said Tuesday she was pleased with her mental strength after recovering from 5-1 down in the first set to defeat 11th seed Kerber.
“It’s amazing that I could beat so many players so high ranking and top players in the same week.