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topicnews · September 10, 2024

German tennis star is a mother for the first time – baby’s name and gender revealed

German tennis star is a mother for the first time – baby’s name and gender revealed

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Sabine Lisicki, the former Wimbledon finalist, has become a mother. She gave birth to her daughter Bella on the day of the US Open final.

Munich – During her career she was in the spotlight of the big tennis arenas, now Sabine Lisicki has experienced a whole new happiness. The 34-year-old Berliner, who announced her pregnancy in March, has now announced the birth of her daughter Bella. The timing couldn’t have been better: her daughter Bella was born on the day of the Grand Slam final at the US Open.

German tennis star is a mother for the first time – baby’s name and gender revealed

Lisicki shared this special moment with a heartwarming photo on Instagram, showing her and her partner lovingly holding the newborn’s head. Lisicki expressed her joy at the birth of her daughter with the following message: “Our hearts are filled with love and happiness as we are honored to welcome Bella into our world.”

After Lisicki revealed the name and gender of her baby, the question of who the father is naturally arises. However, that remains the secret of the 2013 Wimbledon finalist. In the summer, the German tennis star suddenly appeared pregnant on Wimbledon TV.

Tennis star Sabine Lisicki is a mother for the first time. © Sabine Lisicki/Instagram

Baby news from tennis star Lisicki: Reactions from the world of sport and beyond

The news of the birth was met with excitement not only among close friends, but also among the general public. Celebrities from the world of sport, including former ski racer Lindsey Vonn, congratulated Lisicki.

Congratulations also came from the tennis world, including from former national coach Barbara Rittner and Eva Lys, who was eliminated in the first round of the US Open in New York. And former national player Svenja Huth, who had a child with her wife, was also among those who congratulated her.

Germany’s tennis ace Lisicki plans comeback after birth of her daughter

Lisicki, who had to take a long break due to a serious knee injury, returned to the professional tour after the birth of her daughter. She played her last tournament in Dubai in December 2023, and despite the challenges posed by her injury and motherhood, her desire to play tennis again remains undiminished. “Tennis is my life. I still have so much fun playing,” she said recently.

The birth of Bella marks not only a new phase in Lisicki’s life personally, but also for the tennis world, where there are more and more playing mothers. This shows that it is possible to combine professional sport and motherhood. Long-time German number one Angelique Kerber, whose career ended with a bang at the recent Olympics, celebrated a remarkable comeback after her maternity leave. (ck)