Belinda Bencic Wins Abu Dhabi Open in Remarkable Post-Maternity Comeback

The Swiss tennis star secures her first WTA title since giving birth, defeating Ashlyn Krueger in a three-set final.

Belinda Bencic claimed her ninth career WTA title and her first since giving birth to her daughter Bella in April 2024.
She defeated 20-year-old American Ashlyn Krueger 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 in the Abu Dhabi Open final, showcasing resilience after losing the first set.
This victory marks Bencic as the first mother to win a WTA singles title since Elina Svitolina in 2023 and the first to win a WTA 500 title since 2020.
Bencic, previously ranked outside the top 150, will re-enter the top 65 in the WTA rankings following this triumph.
Her return to form comes just four months after resuming competition, with her family present to celebrate her inspiring achievement.