Swiss star Belinda Bencic has become Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open champion for the second time after coming from behind to defeat Ashlyn Krueger in

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.

The third edition of the WTA 500 event drew to a close in front of a sold-out crowd at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City

ABU DHABI, UAE – Belinda Bencic became Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open champion for the second time after coming from behind to defeat Ashlyn Krueger in today’s final, capping a remarkable comeback story, while Jelena Ostapenko/Ellen Perez clinched the doubles title following a dominant win over Shuai Zhang/Kristina Mladenovic.

Belinda Bencic advanced to her first tour-level final since returning from maternity leave with an impressive 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over world number five Elena Rybakina at the Abu Dhabi Open on Friday.

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

Swiss star Belinda Bencic has become Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open champion for the second time after coming from behind to defeat Ashlyn Krueger in today’s final, capping a remarkable comeback story, while Jelena Ostapenko/Ellen Perez clinched the doubles title following a dominant win over Shuai Zhang/Kristina Mladenovic.

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.