Belinda Bencic Captures First WTA Title Since Maternity Leave

Bencic Rallies Past Krueger to Win Abu Dhabi Open

In a remarkable comeback story, Belinda Bencic secured her first WTA title since becoming a mother, defeating Ashlyn Krueger 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final on Saturday.

The 27-year-old Swiss star, who gave birth to her daughter Bella in April 2023, lifted her first trophy since Abu Dhabi last year, marking an emotional return to form.

“It means so much to win here again, especially now as a mother,” Bencic said, holding her baby during the trophy presentation.

Explore the Ultimate Bettor’s Handbook – Tips and Strategies

Match Recap: Krueger Starts Strong, But Bencic Dominates Late

Krueger, just 20 years old, came out firing, racking up 21 winners to claim the first set. However, Bencic turned the match around, showing the champion’s mentality that earned her an Olympic gold medal and a former World No. 4 ranking.

🔹 Set 1: Krueger’s aggressive play helped her overpower Bencic, winning 6-4.
🔹 Set 2: Bencic found her rhythm, hitting 13 winners with just 3 unforced errors to take the set 6-1.
🔹 Set 3: With her confidence soaring, Bencic broke Krueger twice, sealed the match with her 30th winner, and closed out a 2-hour, 23-minute battle.

The victory marks Bencic’s 9th WTA singles title, and her first since becoming a mother—a powerful milestone in her career.

Transylvania Open: Potapova vs. Bronzetti in Final

In Cluj-Napoca, Romania, top-seeded Anastasia Potapova advanced to the Transylvania Open final, defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-3, 7-5.

Potapova, the World No. 26, showcased a dominant serving performance, winning 82.8% of first-service points while firing five aces.

Her final opponent, Lucia Bronzetti, reached the championship match after Katerina Siniakova retired due to injury while trailing 4-0 in the first set.

Log In to Your SportsHub Account to Access Exclusive Features

Title on the Line: Potapova vs. Bronzetti

🔹 Potapova is hunting for her third WTA title.
🔹 Bronzetti is looking to win her second career WTA trophy.

With both players eager to make their mark, the Transylvania Open final promises to be an exciting battle.

What’s Next?

✅ Can Bencic build on her Abu Dhabi win as she reclaims her place among the WTA elite?
✅ Will Potapova or Bronzetti add another trophy to their collection in Romania?

Stay tuned for more WTA action as the tennis season heats up!