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.

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

The Swiss former world number four, who is now outside the top 150, gave birth to her daughter Bella in April last year

No. 1 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan survived an upset bid from Tunisia's Ons Jabeur and prevailed 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (4) in the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Thursday.

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

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic beats USA's Ashlyn Krueger in the Abu Dhabi Open final for her first WTA title since becoming a mother.

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. The 20-year-old Kruger will face Switzerland's Belinda Bencic,

Belinda Bencic secured her first title since returning from maternity leave with a come-from-behind victory over American Ashlyn Krueger at the Abu Dhabi Open on Saturday. Bencic recovered from a poor serving performance in the first set to beat the 51st-ranked Krueger 4-6,