Belinda Bencic about to comeback after maternity leave

With daughter Bella with her

Tennis star Belinda Bencic is attacking again after a maternity break

Belinda Bencic returns to the tennis stage after the birth of her daughter Bella.

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October 17, 2024 Uh 07:39 Clock

Her heart beats for both family and tennis!

A new phase in her career begins for Belinda Bencic: with her little daughter and the challenge of combining family and professional sport, the 27-year-old returns to the pitch just six months after the birth of Bella.

Belinda Bencic is traveling to the tournament in Hamburg with her daughter Bella

Thanks to a wildcard, Belinda Bencic will be competing as a mother for the first time at the ITF 75 tournament in Hamburg (October 27th to November 3rd). With anticipation, but also excitement. The special: When the Swiss woman makes her way to the Hanseatic city, six-month-old Bella is also there – for good reason. After the break, the 27-year-olds not only want to test themselves competitively, but also see how they can master the challenge of combining family and professional sport. “We want to see how everyday life at the tournament with Bella can be managed logistically,” explains Bencic.

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After the maternity break, she feels “not yet at the absolute peak” of her tennis level and her fitness. She will therefore also use the tournament in Hamburg “to see what we need to work on in order to start the next season in top shape.” After the tournament in the north, the Olympic tennis champion, who has won seven WTA titles in her career so far, planned to won tournaments, including an appearance for Switzerland in the Billie Jean King Cup in November. It’s about staying in the world group against Serbia.