Bencic defeated Ashlyn Krueger in the Abu Dhabi final to win her first title since becoming a mother last April.

Belinda Bencic came from behind to beat Ashlyn Krueger 4-6 6-1 6-1 and capture the Abu Dhabi WTA 500 title on Saturday, four months after returning to the circuit from maternity leave.

Belinda Bencic claimed perhaps the most memorable victory of her tennis career on Saturday, unrelated to anything that happened on the court.

Belinda Bencic’s Abu Dhabi win wasn’t just another title -- it was a testament to her ability to juggle elite tennis with motherhood.

Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic won the WTA 500 title in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, less than 10 months after giving birth to her daughter Bella.

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic won her first WTA title since returning from maternity leave, defeating American Ashlyn Krueger 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 in Saturday's final at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. In her fourth tour-level event since giving birth to her daughter Bella last April,

Belinda Bencic defeated Ashlyn Krueger to win her second Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open title, and her first WTA title since 2023.

American Ashlyn Krueger will go for her second career WTA title at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after she took down Czech opponent Linda Noskova 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the semifinals Friday.

It was a tough night for World No.51 and rising American talent Ashlyn Krueger at the Abu Dhabi Open. The post 20YO American Pro’s Mother Rallies Behind Her Daughter Despite WTA Abu Dhabi Setback Against Belinda Bencic appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Belinda Bencic wins her first title since giving birth last year - and now she is part of an A-list cast of champions.