Sabine Lisicki Welcomes Daughter, Joins WTA’s Growing Mom Sorority
Sabine Lisicki, the former Wimbledon finalist, has welcomed her first child, a daughter named Bella. The 34-year-old German announced the birth on Instagram, joining a growing number of WTA players who have become mothers in recent years.
Lisicki’s announcement follows the births of daughters to Belinda Bencic, Petra Kvitova, and Alison Riske-Amritraj in 2024. Bencic welcomed her daughter Bella in April, while Kvitova and Riske-Amritraj gave birth to sons Petr and Calen in July.
Lisicki, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 12 in 2012, has faced numerous injuries throughout her career, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament in 2020. Despite these setbacks, she has shown resilience and determination, winning her first title in nine years at the ITF W60 event in Calgary in 2023.
In March, Lisicki announced her pregnancy and promised “one more comeback.” Her last WTA-level match win came in 2022, but she remains hopeful of returning to the court.
Lisicki’s announcement has been met with well wishes from her current and former WTA peers, including Timea Babos, Ashlyn Krueger, Magdalena Frech, Eva Lys, and Shelby Rogers.
The birth of her daughter marks a new chapter in Lisicki’s life, and she will undoubtedly draw inspiration from her role as a mother as she continues her tennis career.
