Belinda Bencic expressed no concerns regarding potential sleep disruptions caused by her 14-month-old daughter, Bella, who is accompanying her during her time in London.
“I’m not making any special arrangements; I’m simply embracing my role as a mother. If she happens to cry during the night, I will naturally wake up,” stated Bencic, who is aiming to become the first mother in 45 years to secure a Wimbledon singles championship.
“It’s not an issue that I anticipate will negatively affect my performance in my upcoming match.”
Earlier in the Wimbledon tournament, she clarified: “I primarily identify as a mother, with my role as a tennis player coming second. My family is undoubtedly my top priority.”
It has been approximately six years since Bencic last advanced to the final four of a Grand Slam tournament, where she was defeated in straight sets by Bianca Andreescu during the 2019 US Open semi-finals.
Following a maternity leave that extended from September 2023 to October 2024, she admitted to being “surprised” by the speed at which she has achieved favorable outcomes.
Bencic began the year with a world ranking of 489th, but is now projected to re-enter the world’s top 20 following her performance at Wimbledon. Her successful season also includes a victory at the Abu Dhabi WTA 500 title in February.
She suggested that motherhood has positively influenced her approach to her professional career, fostering a sense of “increased relaxation” and limiting the amount of time she spends dwelling on tennis-related matters.
