When someone becomes a mother, does their life change forever? The answer might vary, but for WTA star Belinda Bencic, the birth of her daughter, Bella on 23rd April 2024 with her long-term partner, Martin Hromkovic brought profound life lessons and a surprising return to her professional career within months.

Amidst motherhood duties, Bencic revealed her wish to return to the court with the 2025 Melbourne Major. The WTA star also took “baby steps” to regain her form for the season’s first Grand Slam tour, crediting her “uncomplicated” infant baby girl as a motivation behind her return. She is now back in Sydney, preparing for the 2025 Australian Open with renewed zeal. Reflecting on her return, Bencic couldn’t resist taking a playful dig at Sydney’s warm weather, shedding light on the challenges players might face in the land of kangaroos.

The Swiss player posed before the Sydney Olympic Park and took a hilarious jibe at the city’s weather. She shared an image on her IG story where she posed before her promotional picture alongside Ugo Humbert and Jasmine Paolini. She wrote, “My patience when posing for pictures (And yes I need a tan).” Her words highlighted how sunny and warm Sydney’s weather has been. She couldn’t open her eyes in the bright sun and hilariously expressed how she would return home with a tan.

Bencic didn’t wait longer after her childbirth and returned to the court within 7 months of that special day. This 2020 Tokyo Olympics champion participated in Hamburg’s ITF tournament and represented her country in the Billie Jean King Cup. Bencic’s fast return to the court surprised the fraternity, forcing them to ask about her experience with childbirth. In her response, this Swiss player delighted everyone, giving a peek into her life as a mother.

Belinda Bencic credited her uncomplicated child for an easy return to her professional life

In an interview with Tennis Magazin Germany, Bencic opened up about her motherhood journey. She was asked whether her quick return to the court suggested that she had an uncomplicated child, and the Swiss player replied, “Yes. I have to say, she really is very uncomplicated. It’s like Tatjana Maria [German professional tennis player] said, “If the parents are uncomplicated, the children are uncomplicated too.” I took that very much to heart. I think that’s our lifestyle, and if we teach the child that, then they will see this life as normal.”

Bencic’s response highlighted how her daughter supported her professional journey without being much of a hassle to her mother as a toddler. It also showcased how Bencic aims to remain uncomplicated to pass on that lesson of a simplistic way of living to her child.

Belinda Bencic has inspired the fraternity with her equal dedication to motherhood and her tennis journey. This Swiss player revealed that she didn’t want to put herself under any pressure during her childbirth and took her time to return. Her spirit and resilience motivated people, showcasing how one can truly achieve their goals with the right determination.