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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Belinda Bencic's Two-Word Message at Wimbledon With Husband Martin Hromkovic and Kid
Belinda Bencic's Two-Word Message at Wimbledon With Husband Martin Hromkovic and Kid originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Belinda Bencic's husband Martin Hromkovic has had a front row seat to the tennis player's impressive run at Wimbledon. Hromkovic is Bencic's coach and has been helping the tennis player perfect her game in England. Advertisement Town & Country reported that the couple "quietly married" in April 2024. The couple welcomed their first daughter Bella on April 23, 2024. Bencic has made an impressive return to the court in the year since giving birth. "(Bencic) told ESPN she started slowly after Bella's birth, just trying to feel like herself again, before ramping things back up and getting on the court," ESPN's D'Arcy Maine wrote on Wednesday. "Bencic knew she had somewhat of an advantage because her husband, Martin Hromkovic, is also her fitness coach and travels with her. Belinda Bencic of Switzerland celebrates winning her match against Ekaterina Alexandrova on day eight at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Mullane-Imagn Images "It meant they wouldn't have to be apart during the season and Bella could be with both parents. Her mom also volunteered to accompany them for several parts of the season," Maine added. Advertisement At the beginning of Wimbledon, Bencic took to Instagram posting an adorable photo of the couple's daughter alongside her husband during a practice session. "Ready…? Play.🍓@wimbledon 💜💚," Bencic noted in the June 29, post. Bencic would love nothing more than for her husband and daughter to be in the box watching her compete for a Wimbledon title on Saturday. 'I'm really proud of myself and the whole team, I think we did an amazing job coming back," Bencic said during Wimbledon, per "I'm really enjoying it at the moment … it's amazing to share the memories as a family. I'm juggling it like every mom does. Props to the moms.' Advertisement Related: Amanda Anisimova's Boyfriend Remains a Mystery Amid Wimbledon Run This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Wimbledon semi-finalist Belinda Bencic being powered by baby daughter Bella
Belinda Bencic credited baby daughter Bella for helping her stay relaxed after defeating teenage star Mirra Andreeva to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final. Eighteen-year-old Andreeva was bidding to become the youngest semi-finalist at the All England Club since Maria Sharapova won the title 21 years ago but Bencic edged a cat-and-mouse battle 7-6 (3) 7-6 (2). It has been a remarkable comeback for the Swiss following the birth of Bella in April last year, and she will now face Iga Swiatek on Thursday in just the second grand slam semi-final of her career. Bencic is the first Swiss woman to make it this far since Martina Hingis in 1998 and, should she go on to win the title, would be the first mother to be champion since Evonne Goolagong Cawley 45 years ago. 'I'm very proud,' said Bencic. 'I didn't say that to myself much in my career but after having Bella I really say that to myself every day. We are just enjoying life on tour. It's been beautiful to create these memories together.' Fitness trainer husband Martin Hromkovic and Bella accompany Bencic on tour, but balancing tennis and family life has not proved too difficult so far. 'I feel like I'm still focused,' said the 28-year-old. 'It's just different. I think it's just really natural at this point. It's not something that takes away my focus. 'Sometimes I think it's even better when I'm not too focused. I don't feel so nervous before the match, and I'm just doing what I have to do.' Her first slam semi-final came six years ago at the US Open, which had been by a distance her best major tournament, although Bencic achieved the high point of her career in 2021 by winning Olympic singles gold. She returned from her maternity break at the end of October by playing lower-tier events and it was a strategy that worked, with Bencic finding her feet immediately back on the WTA Tour this year. The pair had a royal audience, with the Queen sat in the Royal Box, and this was an absorbing contest from the start, with very little to choose between the two. The only breaks of serve came late in the second set, with Bencic giving herself the chance to serve out the win at 5-4 only for Andreeva to hit straight back, but the Swiss showed her experience in both tie-breaks. Andreeva was left to reflect on another near miss having also lost at the same stage of the French Open, but the teenager knows time is very much on her side. 'I just felt like she was playing good today,' said the Russian. 'At some point I also felt like I could have played better, maybe a little bit more focused, maybe a little bit less mistakes, more aggressive. 'Today is a hard day, but I can take a lot of positives from these two weeks for sure. We're going to move on and improve.' Andreeva has endeared herself to the Wimbledon crowd with her tennis and bubbly personality, while on Tuesday she could be found at Court 16 cheering on her coach Conchita Martinez in an invitational match complete with home-made sign. 'I don't know how many kilos of strawberries I've eaten already,' she said of her fondness for Wimbledon. 'I will remember a lot from this tournament, especially also making a poster supporting Conchita. Also, I will remember these tie-breaks. 'I guess maybe the first thing that I'm going to practise is I'm going to play a thousand tie-breaks. Unless I win one, I'm not going to be happy.'
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Who is Belinda Bencic's husband Martin Hromkovic?
FOLLOWING the birth of her daughter, Belinda Bencic is playing in her first Wimbledon since 2023. Next up she's taking on No.18 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the fourth round — no doubt her supportive husband Martin Hromkovic will be cheering her on all the way. 3 3 3 Belinda Bencic's partner Martin Hromkovic? Martin Hromkovic was born in Slovakia on May 27, 1982. He's a former professional footballer who enjoyed a 17-year career as a defender. Martin was picked up by FK Inter Bratislava, but spent most of his career at OFC Russell Gabcikovo. He later transitioned into a career as a fitness and conditioning coach, gaining a master's degree from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport at Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia The new job was partly responsible for kindling his romance with Belinda Bencic, which started in November 2018. Their relationship was initially professional — Martin became Belinda's dedicated strength and conditioning coach. As they spent more time together during training sessions in Slovakia, their relationship naturally developed into a romantic one. In 2022, Belinda told Blick: 'It came a little unexpected, but it's an ideal situation. When I work on fitness in Slovakia, we can be together. 'As a tennis professional, relationships are so difficult. I do not see my best friend until half a year later. 'You never see another tennis player. A man waiting at home — no chance! 'You took the game away from me' - Major Wimbledon controversy as new technology FAILS and Kartal rival fumes at umpire 'Martin wants the best for me for my private life and sport. He often travels, I'm very grateful for his support! 'Fortunately, we can separate private and professional life well. When I work, I really see him as a coach. I hope it stays that way. 'For him, the job is done when I'm fit. Martin was an athlete himself, a footballer. So he understands well when I'm nervous or tense.' Wedding In November 2023, Martin proposed to Bencic during a romantic holiday in the Maldives. Sometimes I feel even more relaxed with a different perspective, you know, playing the tournaments, maybe being more grateful that I'm able to play and to have these beautiful moments together [with my family] Belinda Around the same time, Belinda announced she was pregnant on Instagram, writing: "Expecting our little miracle soon! We can't wait to meet you." The two married without fanfare, with Belinda's manager Martin Bal Telling 20 Minuten: "Belinda and Martin got married in a civil ceremony during her pregnancy." While the civil ceremony was kept private, they reportedly plan to hold a larger celebration with friends and family at some point in the future. Family life Their daughter, Bella, was born in April 2024. Belinda is one of nine mothers to start in the Wimbledon 2025 ladies' draw. On being what it feels like bringing not only her husband, but also baby Bella along, she said: 'Sometimes I feel even more relaxed with a different perspective, you know, playing the tournaments, maybe being more grateful that I'm able to play and to have these beautiful moments together.' Speaking about her return to the Slam, Belinda told the Wimbledon website: "The locker rooms are so nice. "I'm not in the members' locker room now, because I'm not seeded [in the] top 16 now, but they help create this special atmosphere before we play. "They are so classic, clean, elegant. "I love the flowers all around the Grounds... I love it all here."
