Belinda Bencic has been on a break from the WTA tour for over two months. She had recently announced her pregnancy to the fans. As soon as news broke out, fans immediately recalled the words of Roger Federer. The duo had played together in the Hopman Cup in 2018 and 2019. Bencic considers Federer an inspiration.
An old video of Federer resurfaced where he made fun of his age while introducing Bencic on a stage. The former player had said that he was so old that he could be her dad. The fans started calling Federer a grandpa after the pregnancy news broke out. “Wow! Congratulations to Belinda and her family. And congratulations to grandpa Federer,” commented a fan after hearing the news.
Wow! Congratulations 🎉 💕 to Belinda and her family. And congratulations to grandpa Federer 😉🤣
— Voice of Democracy-🚫Trump🤡 🚫Republicans (@HermioneGran20) November 3, 2023
Congratulations Belinda!! And Roger too 🤣
— Maria Esther Ron Braasch (@ronbraasch1) November 3, 2023
The fans were excited as the tour has been witnessing a lot of new parents. One fan wished the best for Federer and Bencic; the fan commented, “Belinda Bencic is expecting a baby. Roger Federer is going to be a grandpa.” Federer will be happy to hear the news of his countrymate.
Belinda Bencic is expecting a baby.👶#RogerFederer is going to be a grandpa☺️ pic.twitter.com/rU2WPecKIe
— Dinora♥RF 🐐 (@norinchi_df) November 3, 2023
Bencic is currently in a relationship with Martin Hromkovic. The couple announced the news on Instagram. Hromkovic is also the Swiss player’s fitness coach. They have been together since 2018. The pair will now be spending time together and preparing for the arrival of a new family member. The 2020 Tokyo gold medalist will take her time to get back on the court.
Belinda Bencic and her Olympic victory under the guidance of Roger Federer
The Olympic games have now become a consistent part of tennis. There are only a few players who have stood up on the podium multiple times. Fewer players have done it in the same year. Bencic is one of the players who have won multiple medals in tennis in a single Olympics. She won the singles gold and the doubles silver with Viktorija Golubic in Tokyo.
Federer had guided the 26-year-old from the start of the games. Bencic had been in touch with Federer since 2016 when she was 19 years old. The 20-time grand slam champion made her understand the significance of winning a medal for the country. He motivated Bencic, and she later went on to dedicate her win to Federer.
Belinda Bencic said in Swiss German: «Roger Federer texted me in the morning and wrote: Today is a good day to make your dreams come true.» #Bencic #Federer pic.twitter.com/he6R83SUEG
— Simon Häring (@_shaering) July 31, 2021
Bencic is so far the only Swiss woman to win a singles gold at the Olympics. She has been trying to follow in the footsteps of her idol. Federer can again motivate Bencic when she returns to the tour next year. She will always enjoy his mentorship on the tour.