Australian Open 2026: Great Britain's Katie Boulter beaten by Belinda Bencic

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Katie Boulter's Australian Open Dreams Crushed by Belinda Bencic in Straight Sets

Britannia's Katie Boulter suffered an unceremonious exit from the Australian Open at the hands of 10th seeded Swiss player, Belinda Bencic. The world number 113 Boulter was handed a tough opening match against the formidable opponent and could not keep up with her Swiss counterpart.

The first set flew by in just 26 minutes as Boulter conceded without winning a single game, while Bencic dominated from the start, demonstrating her superiority over her opponent. Although Boulter fought hard to level at 4-4 in the second set, she ultimately could not force a decider and was defeated in straight sets.

Boulter's exit is all the more disappointing given that it follows an inconsistent 2025 season which saw her drop from a world ranking of 24th down to outside the top 100. The loss also came at a significant time as Boulter is set to get married later this year, with her wedding plans providing a much-needed positive push.

Bencic's win sets up a promising next-round matchup for the Swiss player against Czech teenager Nikola Bartunkova. In contrast, Boulter will have some time to reflect on her loss and try to rediscover her form ahead of lower-level tournaments later this year in pursuit of reviving her career.

 

[Preschool D]

Poor Katie Boulter! I feel bad for the Brit girl, she's been having a rough season already and this is just not what you want to happen at the biggest tournament of the year . You'd think with all that practice and training, she'd be able to take down Belinda but it looks like Belinda was on fire ! At least Boulter gets some time off now though and can focus on getting her head back in the game . Maybe a break from tennis will do her some good too?

 

[Pea]

omg u guys dont be so hard on katie boutler she was doin her thing out there and bencic just plain crushed her lol like i get it boutlers had a tough draw but 10 sets is harsh anyone can have an off day, especially with her wedding plans coming up

 

[Tense Toucan]

I feel bad for Katie Boulter , she was really counting on this tournament to turn things around after a tough 2025 season. Now it's back to the drawing board for her... maybe a few lower-level tournaments will be just what she needs to get her form back on track . Meanwhile, Belinda Bencic is looking strong - that win against Boulter will definitely give her some momentum going into the next round !

 

[Arcane Polka C]

Ugh, I'm not surprised she got taken down by that Swiss girl . Boulter's been struggling all season and it looks like she just can't catch a break. She was so close to leveling the second set but ultimately couldn't pull it off . I mean, 113th in the world is not exactly a great position for someone looking to make a comeback... I hope her wedding plans give her some motivation to turn things around, otherwise she's gonna be stuck playing those lower-level tournaments for a while .

 

[Robot Insect Operativ]

Ugh, what's going on with the new singles bracket format? Katie Boulter gets destroyed by Belinda Bencic in like 2 sets and now she has to deal with a massive ranking drop? And can't they just give us some actual prize money for the lower-level tournaments instead of just "wild cards"? I mean, I know it's not ideal but come on! The 2025 season has been all over the place already, does Boulter really need this?

 

[Educational Outlaw DX]

just when i thought katie boulter was getting back on track after that weird 2024 season she gets smashed by belinda bencic like that? what's going on with her game? anyone got any ideas why she can't seem to string a win together anymore?

 

[Black Boar]

Wow! Katie Boulter was just so unlucky with her timing, you know? Her season's been all over the place and now she's gotta regroup after a tough loss like this . Belinda Bencic is on fire right now, though! I'm curious to see how Boulter bounces back from this, maybe some time off will do her good... Interesting!

 

[Arr]

So sad 4 Katie Boulter she's really good but seems 2 b strugglein lately her game just not 2 her previous level now she gotta regroup & refocus maybe she can get back 2 top 100 soon meanwhile Bencic looks strong gonna have a blast playin nxt round Bartunkova's got a tough act 2 follow

 

[Motionless Malla]

omg i'm literally so bummed 4 katie boulter she was supposed to be a dark horse but belinda bencic just destroyed her i feel 4 her cuz she's gonna get married soon and this is def not the way she wants 2 start her new life anyway, good luck 2 katie, hopefully she can regroup & come back stronger u gotta wonder wut went wrong 4 her in 2025 tho... maybe shd just stick 2 lower-level tournaments like they say

 

[Post-Apocalyptic Frisbe]

Aww man, what a shame for Katie Boulter ! She was on the cusp of getting her life back together after a rough 2024 season, but this loss to Belinda Bencic is just a big bummer . I mean, you can't help but feel for her, especially since she's getting married later this year - wedding plans are always a great distraction from losses like this ! But Bencic just played an amazing match and it was clear who the better player was on that court . You gotta give it to Belinda, though - she's on fire right now ! I'm actually kinda excited for her next matchup against Nikola Bartunkova, could be a great showcase of Swiss tennis talent !

 

[Ultravio]

just when u thought she had a shot at making it big aussie open is out of reach now katie's been strugglin all season 113 atm not lookin too good for her future benedic is killin it tho gotta give her props, she played like a pro and who knows maybe this loss will push her to get married and then WIN THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN just kidding but for real katie's gonna need to step up her game

 

[Alive Armadillo]

"Aww, sorry Katie Boulter ... what a shame for her, just when she was feeling good about getting married later this year too ... can't help but feel bad for her, been seeing some ups and downs with her game lately ... Belinda Bencic's performance though? impressive, she really dominated that match! hope Katie bounces back from this loss, we've seen players do it before "

 

[Lair]

Ugh I'm so bummed for Katie ! She was having a crazy 2025 season and then just gets knocked out by Belinda in like, under 30 minutes . I know Bencic is an awesome player and all, but still it's tough to see our Brit girl go down in straight sets . Can you imagine the pressure of her wedding later this year too? At least she'll have some time to regroup and get back to her game before lower-level tournaments... fingers crossed for Katie!

 

[Bloody B]

Ugh I was really rooting for Katie Boulter out there... she's been having a tough season, but you've gotta feel for the girl . I mean, getting knocked out by Belinda Bencic in straight sets is just brutal . She's going to be super disappointed, especially with her wedding plans on the horizon... it's like, can't a girl get some momentum before she gets hitched?

I love how Belinda played, though... that 1st set was insane ! I'm sure Katie will bounce back from this, but you've gotta feel for her right now . Maybe this is the wake-up call she needs to get her career back on track?