Jannik Sinner wins hearts after Belinda Bencic shares daughter Bella bonding moment during Miami Open 2026 clip

Jannik Sinner gave fans a moment to smile about at the 2026 Miami Open, but it did not happen during a match. The World No. 2 was seen playing gently with Belinda Bencic’s young daughter, Bella, in a short video that quickly spread online. At the same time, Sinner continued his strong run on court, while Bencic moved into the quarterfinals without dropping a set. The clip showed a softer side of Sinner, just days after his strong performance at Indian Wells and Miami. Bencic later spoke about the moment after her win over Amanda Anisimova, and her reaction made the moment even more special.After her Round of 16 win, Belinda Bencic was asked about the viral video. She smiled as she spoke about how Jannik Sinner interacted with her daughter.“It was so sweet. Jannik is very sweet to her. She’s very skeptical of everyone. I hope later she can realize who was talking to her.”In the video shared by The Tennis Letter, Sinner is seen trying to play football with Bella, who is just under two years old. Bencic stood nearby, watching the moment unfold.Fans reacted quickly, with many saying it was nice to see a top player relax and enjoy time away from the pressure of matches. Sinner, who is known for his calm nature on court, looked just as comfortable off it.This came during a busy stretch for the Italian. He recently won the Indian Wells title and has carried that form into Miami. In fact, during his run, he also broke Novak Djokovic’s record for most consecutive sets won at ATP 1000 events after beating Corentin Moutet in the third round.While the off-court moment brought attention, Belinda Bencic’s focus remains on her next big match. She is set to face Coco Gauff in the quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium.Belinda Bencic has been in strong form and has not lost a set so far in the tournament. Still, the challenge ahead is tough. Coco Gauff leads their head-to-head record, winning four of their six matches.Even with that record, Bencic sounded confident and ready.“I’m very excited. I’m definitely up for the challenge. I’m really excited to challenge her again, and to try to see what I can improve and do better. We’ll see tomorrow; it’s going to be a good match and a good atmosphere.”She also shared why Miami feels special to her. As a teenager, she spent time practicing in the city and feels comfortable in the conditions.“I really like the conditions here. I was practicing here when I was a teenager, and I just really like playing here. I love the city as well; it’s a good energy and I feel really comfortable.”The last time Bencic beat Gauff was at Indian Wells in 2025, which adds another layer to this upcoming match.