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

Less than four months after returning from maternity leave, former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic claimed the Abu Dhabi Open crown over Ashlyn Krueger.

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.

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

Belinda Bencic completed back-to-back in the last two days and how she has won her first WTA title as a mom at the WTA 500 tournament in Abu Dhabi. On Saturday, the world No. 157 - who played in Abu Dhabi as a wildcard - came back from a set down emphatically to beat world No.

Switzerlands Belinda Bencic won her first WTA Tour title as a mother after beating Ashlyn Krueger in the Abu Dhabi Open final; watch the conclusion of the ATP and WTA Tour events in Transylvania, Dall

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.

Belinda Bencic capped her fine run at the Abu Dhabi Open with her ninth WTA title – and her first since becoming a mother – by overcoming Ashlyn Krueger in Saturday's final.

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.