Belinda Bencic has announced that she will be out of action for a few months.

Swiss star Belinda Bencic has announced that she will be out of action for a few months following surgery to her left wrist.

In a series of messages posted on Twitter, she wrote: "It was not an easy decision, but after careful thought and consideration with my team and doctors, we decided that doing it and fixing this problem now would help extend and enhance my career for many years to come."