In September 2023, Belinda Bencic played what was initially her last match on the WTA Tour at the 500-level tournament in San Diego. At that time, she was ranked 15th in the world. Just a few weeks later, she announced her pregnancy – the reason why the Swiss player would be stepping back from the tennis circuit for the time being. In April 2024, Bencic and her partner Martin Hromkovic, who is also her fitness coach, welcomed daughter Bella into the world.
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Just six months after the birth of her daughter Bella, Switzerland's Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist is returning to the WTA Tour.
Published Oct 29, 2024

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Belinda Bencic sees both Angelique Kerber and Tatjana Maria as inspiration for playing on the tennis tour as a mum.
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Bencic will compete at the next edition of the United Cup, after first taking part in 2023. Daughter Bella is also due to fly out to Australia.
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