After health problems: big question mark behind Belinda Bencic

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How and whether Belinda Bencic (26) will be able to participate in the Swiss women’s mission to defend their title during the Billie Jean King Cup final in Seville next week still seems unclear. The number 14 in the world suffered food poisoning in Mexico in September, her manager Marijn Bal said at the time.

Initially it was said that she had been out of action for ten days due to her bad stomach. Since then, not only has she stayed away from the tour, but her current fitness level is also a mystery.

A clear indication of the question mark behind Bencic is that a fifth Swiss player, Simona Waltert (22), was nominated for Sevilla at short notice. At the official press conference in Biel, captain Heinz Günthardt (64) did not comment on Bencic’s current status: “We will see that in Seville.”

“We want the title again”

The Swiss team will travel to Andalusia on Thursday – alongside Bencic, Viktorija Golubic (29), Jil Teichmann (26), Céline Naef (18) and Waltert. Next Tuesday, the Swiss will start the affair against the Czech Republic around Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova (24). The meeting with the USA will follow on Thursday, although they will compete without top players Coco Gauff (19) and Jessica Pegula (29).

After last year’s sensational success in Glasgow, the in-form Golubic and Co. again on the big coup. Günthardt says: “Of course, we want the title again.”

Source : Blick