Served with Andy Roddick Love All: Belinda Bencic on Tennis, Motherhood & Comeback Goals
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Apr 3, 2025 
Belinda Bencic, an Olympic gold medalist and new mom, shares her inspiring journey of balancing motherhood with being a top tennis athlete. She discusses her emotional return to the sport after pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of a supportive environment. Belinda candidly reflects on the challenges of injury recovery, setting personal goals, and navigating life on tour. The conversation also highlights the evolving dynamics of motherhood in tennis, celebrating the growing presence of female athletes who successfully manage both careers and family.
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Charleston Love
- Belinda Bencic considers Charleston her favorite tournament and appreciates the green clay's transition from hard courts.
- She finds the surface less slippery and faster, making it ideal for her playing style.
Early Tennis Start
- Bencic's father, inspired by Martina Hingis, introduced her to tennis at a young age.
- Melanie Molitor, Hingis's mother, coached Bencic from age six after seeing her potential.
US Open Success
- At 17, Bencic reached the US Open quarterfinals, the youngest player to do so since Martina Hingis.
- Hingis watched all of Bencic's matches, demonstrating support despite not making a big deal of the shared stat.