Who is Belinda Bencic's husband Martin Hromkovic?
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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.
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Martin Hromkovic is Belinda Bencic's husband
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Martin is a former professional footballer, who now works as his wife's strength and conditioning coach
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Belinda is eyeing her first Grand Slam title
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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 FTVS.UK.
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!
'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.
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 2024 ladies' draw.
On being what it feels like bringing 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."
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