Belinda Bencic did not have any doubts about wanting to begin a household now because the 27-year-old feels she nonetheless has lots of time to perform her objectives and in addition be one other instance of a powerful post-pregnancy return.
In late 2023, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist introduced that she was pregnant along with her first youngster. Contemplating the timing, the expectation was that the previous world No. 4 would miss the complete 2024 season.
In late April, Bencic shared that she welcomed a child lady Bella. Six months later, the Swiss tennis star launched her post-pregnancy comeback by competing at an ITF occasion in Hamburg. After Hamburg, the Swiss took half in one other ITF event earlier than additionally representing Switzerland in a Billie Jean King Cup tie in mid-November.
In recent times, there have been a number of instances of gamers giving delivery after which making profitable returns – Serena Williams, Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber, Caroline Wozniacki, and so on.
And Bencic was requested if she went her manner when deciding to begin a household or if figuring out that a number of gamers made profitable post-pregnancy comebacks helped her make that call.
“Probably both. I worked for so long, trained my whole childhood, and sacrificed a lot for my career. That’s why I just want to make the most of it and not stop now. Maybe I’ll regret it later. I want to get everything out of it that I can. I’m only 27 and have many good years ahead of me, which is why it was a no-brainer for me to come back. It was a conscious decision to start a family now. Of course, it inspired me a lot to see other mothers who managed to come back and play at the same level. Other athletes too, not just tennis players,” the nine-time WTA champion instructed tennis MAGAZIN.
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Bencic displays on returning simply six months after giving delivery
On November 30, the previous world No. 4 defeated Julia Avdeeva on the ITF Hamburg in what was her first match since 2023 September. And when requested about kicking off her comeback simply six months after welcoming Bella, the Swiss admitted that she did not count on her return would come so shortly.
“It is certainly much quicker than I expected. I didn’t set myself a time limit at the beginning because I didn’t want to put myself under time pressure and I didn’t know what to expect. It all depended on how the birth went and how I felt. Everyone asked me when I would come back, but I couldn’t give much information,” Bencic mentioned.
Presently, the Swiss tennis star is ranked at No. 907 on this planet however she could have a protected rating to make use of subsequent 12 months. In terms of her early plans for 2025, the previous world No. 4 will begin the season by representing her nation on the United Cup after which use her protected rating to enter the Australian Open.
Additionally, Bencic urged it might be good if she might get some wildcards.
“I’ll play the tournaments I can get into. We’re taking part in the United Cup and I’ll use my protected ranking at the Australian Open. Of course I have to use the protected ranking to see what makes sense and what doesn’t. I have to see how well I play and what my ranking is. But of course I want to play a lot of tournaments,” she defined.
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Bencic higlights her objectives
Previously, the Swiss tennis star spoke quite a few instances about eager to turn out to be a Grand Slam champion. Whereas she was probably the greatest gamers within the recreation for years earlier than taking a pause, the 27-year-old managed to make just one Slam semifinal – she misplaced to Bianca Andreescu within the 2019 US Open semis.
Now, Bencic hopes to attain that aim as a mom. Nevertheless, she famous that even when her profession completed now, she could be happy with what she was capable of accomplish.
“Yes, of course, I set goals. I still have the goal of winning a Grand Slam title. I don’t know when and I’m not putting any time pressure on myself, but it would be great to finish my career. On the other hand, I’m already really happy with my career. Even if it’s over now, I can say that I’m extremely happy. From a sporting perspective, winning the Olympics was the best thing I’ve ever experienced. It’s difficult to set a goal for next season because I don’t yet know what I can play. But I want to work my way up the rankings,” Bencic mentioned.