Belinda Bencic, 2020 Olympic gold medalist of Tokyo Tennis Open has once more captured attention within the tennis community with her recent triumph at Abu Dhabi Open. Bencic’s win at this major title tournament marks an especially rewarding milestone – marking her first major crown postpartum. With her baby girl watching from the stands and all eyes being focused on Bencic herself throughout, this feat showed resilience and determination; earning praise both fans as well as sports legends alike.
Bencic endured some early difficulties this year, including early exits at Adelaide International and Australian Open tournaments. She quickly rebounded at Abu Dhabi Open (WTA 500 event), dominating strong competitors including Rebecca Sramkova, Veronika Kudermetova and Marketa Vondrousova with remarkable skill. Bencic made history during their semi-final match when Bencic made an amazing comeback after initially falling behind against Elena Rybakina to set the scene for a riveting final battle!
In the final, Bencic went up against Ashlyn Krueger. Despite losing the first set, Bencic dominated the next two sets, winning the match and the championship. Her remarkable performance was immediately recognized by Boris Becker, a legend in the tennis world, who praised her achievement and comeback.
Bencic’s win in Abu Dhabi was not just another title to her name but marked a significant milestone in her career. After a 13-month break from tennis due to her pregnancy, she made a triumphant return to the sport, showcasing the perseverance and strength of a champion. Her remarkable comeback has been an inspiration, proving that it is possible to balance motherhood with professional pursuits at the highest level.
“It was a big dream for me” – Bencic Reflects on Her Victory
Bencic expressed her emotions following her win with humility and gratitude at being able to compete at such a high level in front of her family and loved ones. Abu Dhabi proved especially poignant for Bencic as it showcased all her hard work and dedication towards returning to tennis after becoming a mother; during trophy presentation Bencic held up her daughter and talked about its significance along with how blessed she felt having her presence as she continued with her career path.
Bencic not only improved her record at the Abu Dhabi Open to an outstanding 9-0 but she also cemented herself as one of WTA tour history’s most successful mothers. With this win, she established herself among WTA tour history as an outstanding mother-to-mother player. Furthermore, this victory propelled Bencic back up into her rankings and suggested an exciting season ahead for this Swiss star.