WTA roundup: New mom Belinda Bencic wins Abu Dhabi title

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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.

In her fourth tour-level event since giving birth to her daughter Bella last April, the 27-year-old Bencic won for the first time since 2023, also at Abu Dhabi.

Seeking her second WTA title, th