Belinda Bencic won her second WTA title since becoming a mother, defeating Ashlyn Krueger 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2025 final.
She gave birth to her daughter Bella in April 2024 and returned to the tour later that year.
Came back from a set down to dominate the final, hitting 30 winners.
Improved her perfect Abu Dhabi record to 9-0 (two titles at the event).
Became the first mother to win multiple WTA titles since Elina Svitolina’s comeback in 2023.
Win marks her 9th career WTA singles title and a big jump in rankings (from outside top 150).
Highlights a remarkable post-maternity comeback and growing trend of mothers succeeding on the WTA Tour.
