Belinda Bencic is a Swiss tennis player who has made a remarkable comeback to the sport after becoming a mother
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. She recently competed in the 2025 Australian Open, where she faced off against Jelena Ostapenko in the first round and won with a score of 6-3, 7-6
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. This victory marked her first Grand Slam win as a mother
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Bencic’s journey back to professional tennis has been inspiring
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. After giving birth to her daughter Bella in April 2024, she took a break from the sport to focus on her new role as a mother
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. However, her passion for tennis brought her back to the court, and she has been working hard to regain her form
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. In her post-match press conference, Bencic mentioned that playing as a mother has made her more relaxed and has taken some pressure off her shoulders
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Her next challenge in the tournament is against Suzan Lamens, and she is determined to continue her successful run
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. Bencic has also sought advice from fellow tennis legend Roger Federer on balancing parenthood and a professional career
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Would you like to know more about her career achievements or her recent performances?
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TennisTemple.com
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ubitennis.net
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Sportskeeda