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Swiss Supplement Innovator KA-EX Names Swiss Tennis Star, Olympic Gold Medalist Belinda Bencic, Brand Ambassador and Investor

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Oct. 15, 2026 at 3:33 pm

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The partnership accelerates the performance brand’s continued expansion into professional athletics in the U.S.

NEW YORK — Swiss supplement innovator KA-EX today announced a partnership with Belinda Bencic, Olympic gold medalist and one of Switzerland’s most decorated professional tennis players. She joins the brand as an investor and Global Brand Ambassador, a deal that marks a major milestone in KA-EX’s continued growth strategy within the U.S. and internationally.

Bencic, who has reached a career-high ranking of World No. 4, won the women’s singles gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and boasts multiple WTA singles titles throughout her career. She will represent KA-EX through a range of brand, social, media and event initiatives, while supporting the company as an investor. As KA-EX continues to establish itself as a global player in the performance supplement space, the deal strengthens brand credibility among high performers and athletes.

The partnership is grounded in Bencic’s own experience with KA-EX products, which she began incorporating into her training routine earlier in 2026, at the urging of her athletic trainer. She cites noticeable benefits to her performance and recovery, touting KA-EX Creatine EAA Booster (which combines creatine and essential amino acids to support the demands of high-performance training) as a staple in her routine.

“Belinda is an incredible athlete who has consistently ranked among the world’s best tennis players. After the birth of her daughter, she made an extraordinary comeback, going from unranked to the Top 50 in less than a year and the Top 10 in less than two years. An almost unbelievable achievement, and she approaches performance, recovery and athletic excellence in a way that closely aligns with our mission,” said Pedro Schmidt, CEO and Founder of KA-EX and ETH Zurich-trained pharmaceutical scientist. “Her ambition and discipline, coupled with the fact that she was already a genuine KA-EX user, makes the relationship even more meaningful.”

Bencic’s addition to KA-EX’s roster of elite athletes (which includes the Tudor Pro Cycling, Serie A football, the Swiss Super League, and Swiss National League ice hockey) reinforces the company’s mission to bring Swiss-engineered performance nutrition to an international stage.

“I believe in the KA-EX products and have experienced the difference they can make for training and recovery firsthand,” said Belinda Bencic. “Performance at the highest level of sport isn’t limited to what happens on the court. It’s about how I recover and support my body’s demands. Incorporating KA-EX products was one of the easiest decisions, and the Creatine EAA+ Booster helps ensure I can perform with power and recover quickly.”

About KA-EX Products:

  • KA-EX Creatine EAA+ Booster offers more than just empty energy – it's a 3-in-1 Performance drink supporting energy (105mg caffeine), hydration (>1000mg electrolytes), and performance (essential amino acids, betaine, L-citrulline, and 3g of Creapure Creatine). In 2026, it received the World Food Innovation Award—often described as the global “Oscars” of the food and beverage industry.

  • KA-EX Cortisol Stress Reducer is a post-workout beverage formulated to reduce elevated cortisol levels following strenuous training and high-performance events, with key ingredients like phosphatidylserine, electrolytes, and amino acids. Backed by three clinical trials, it is the world’s only cortisol stress reducer shown to significantly lower cortisol levels within 48 hours.

Availability

KA-EX products are available at retailers like The Feed, Amazon, GNC, GoPuff, Rumble and more, as well as via ka-ex.com.

About KA-EX

KA-EX® is a premium Swiss performance and wellness supplement brand founded by ETH Zurich-trained pharmaceutical scientist Pedro Schmidt, launched in Switzerland in 2017 and now the country’s best-selling supplement. After entering the U.S. with its top-performing Cortisol Stress Reducer, the brand is expanding its portfolio with the Creatine EAA+ Booster in April 2026. Trusted by thousands of professional athletes, teams, and high-performing individuals worldwide, KA-EX unites pharmaceutical-grade formulation, ingredient transparency, and clinical validation. KA-EX’s ready-to-drink lineup is turning heads at Earth Bar, Rumble, GoPuff, and The Feed, alongside its own direct-to-consumer website – and the momentum keeps building. With its ready-to-mix powders now live in GNC stores, KA-EX is gearing up to bring the RTDs into GNC next, putting its full product lineup within reach of fans nationwide.

About Belinda Bencic

Belinda Bencic is a Swiss professional tennis player and Olympic gold medalist. Bencic won the women’s singles gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and has reached a career-high ranking of World No. 4. She has won multiple WTA singles titles and has established herself as one of Switzerland’s most successful and internationally recognized tennis players.

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