Belinda Bencic, the Swiss tennis sensation, recently made a surprise announcement. She had earlier revealed that she and her boyfriend, Martin Hromkovic, were expecting their first child, Bencic has now raised eyebrows with the news of her participation in the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup. This unexpected turn of events took tennis enthusiasts by surprise.
A post shared by Billie Jean King Cup, captioned “Ready to defend their crown,” showcased Belinda Bencic wearing her national team’s jersey, sparking a wave of reactions from fans about Bencic. One fan expressed her irony, saying, “Didn’t she just announce her pregnancy? She hasn’t played for months and said welcoming their baby soon. I think she’s already showing unless it’s the clothes in the pic. Doubt she’s playing.”
Ready to defend their crown 🏆🇨🇭
@BelindaBencic #BJKCupFinals | @swiss_tennis pic.twitter.com/cVcrKr05rW— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) November 5, 2023
Didn’t she just announce her pregnancy? She hasn’t played for months and said welcoming their baby soon. I think she’s already showing unless it’s the clothes in the pic. Doubt she’s playing.
— Hope Gainey (@hope_gainey) November 5, 2023
Another fan exclaimed in disbelief, “What the hell, isn’t pregnant!!” While a sense of disappointment prevailed among some fans, as one of them said about Bencic, “She’s pregnant, and I highly doubt she’d be playing tennis any time soon.” The Swiss team, having secured the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time last year, is gearing up to defend their title.
What the hell, isn’t pregnant!!
— AHD BB (@HmadAli80882508) November 5, 2023
She’s pregnant and I highly doubt she’d be playing tennis any time soon
— AndersJ (@Johansson85) November 5, 2023
The BJK Cup is scheduled from November 7-12. In this tournament, the top national teams from 12 countries will compete for the coveted trophy. The 12 teams will be divided into 4 groups of 3 teams each. Group A features Switzerland, Czechia, and the USA; Group B includes Australia, Kazakhstan, and Slovenia; Group C comprises Spain, Canada, and Poland; and Group D consists of France, Italy, and Germany.
Billie Jean King Cup 2023 sets new records in women’s tennis team prize money
The 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals are set to break records with an astounding total Prize Money of $9.6 million, a significant boost from the previous year’s edition What makes it even more special is that the world champions will walk away with a staggering $2.4 million, creating a new milestone in women’s tennis team sports.
This achievement is made possible through the unwavering support of the main sponsor, Gainbridge, which is dedicated to promoting women’s sports. Besides the World champions who will walk away with $2,400,000, runners-up will receive $1,440,000, semi-finalists will be awarded $960,000, and teams in the group stage will earn $480,000.
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Dan Towriss, CEO and President of Group 1001, Gainbridge’s parent company, emphasized their commitment to women’s sports and their excitement in contributing to the historical prize money increase for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. David Haggerty, ITF President, expressed his immense pride in achieving gender parity in the sport and extended his gratitude to Gainbridge for their support.
This remarkable news sets the stage for the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup, which promises to be a thrilling competition with increased financial incentives for the participating teams. The event kicks off on November 7 at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Spain with Australia facing Slovenia in the first tie.