Belinda Bencic Reaches Tokyo Final After Epic Win Over Sofia Kenin

Belinda Bencic advanced to the final of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo after a hard-fought semifinal victory over Sofia Kenin, winning 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-2 under the centre-court roof due to rain. Bencic, an Olympic gold medallist, showed resilience and strategic aggression to overcome Kenin, who had leveled the match in the second set. Earlier in the tournament, Bencic saved a match point to come back from a set down against Karolina Muchova in a grueling three-hour quarterfinal. Meanwhile, Linda Noskova reached the final via a walkover after Elena Rybakina withdrew due to a back injury, despite securing her spot in the upcoming WTA Finals. Bencic is aiming for her second title of the season and her second Pan Pacific Open title a decade after her first final appearance. The tournament highlighted Bencic's fighting spirit and physical endurance in tightly contested matches against strong opponents.