Belinda Bencic battles emotions to win against Taylor Townsend in Toronto
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:36 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Belinda Bencic faced a challenging match against Taylor Townsend in the third round of the Canadian Open on August 7, 2026. Despite struggling early and losing the first set in a tiebreak, Bencic rallied to win the second set tiebreak and eventually secured a 6-7(5), 7-6(4), 6-4 victory after three hours and 26 minutes of play. Her frustrations led to an outburst directed at her coaching team, which includes her husband Martin Hromkovič, during a changeover. Following this match, Bencic is set to compete against No. 25 seed Alexandra Eala in the fourth round.
- •Bencic upset Townsend after losing the first set in a tiebreak.
- •The match lasted three hours and 26 minutes.
- •Bencic's next opponent is No. 25 seed Alexandra Eala.
- •The Canadian Open provides amenities for players traveling with children.
- 5:36 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Can You Man Up’ – Belinda Bencic Lashes Out at Her Husband and Coaching Team During Tense Toronto Battle
"Belinda Bencic found herself locked in a closely contested battle with Taylor Townsend in the third round of the Canadian Open, narrowly avoiding an upset at the hands of the American. Bencic’s emotions came to the fore during the tense contest as she voiced her frustrations toward her coaching team in her player’s box, which included her husband and fitness coach, Martin Hromkovič.
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