Belinda Bencic came from behind to beat Ashlyn Krueger 4-6 6-1 6-1 and capture the Abu Dhabi WTA 500 title on Saturday, four months after returning to the circuit from maternity leave. The Swiss former world number four,

Bencic defeated Ashlyn Krueger in the Abu Dhabi final to win her first title since becoming a mother last April.

Belinda Bencic claimed perhaps the most memorable victory of her tennis career on Saturday, unrelated to anything that happened on the court.

Boris Becker and Caroline Wozniacki were among those who congratulated Belinda Bencic after she won her first title as a mother. The former world No. 4 lifted her ninth trophy by defeating Ashlyn Krueger in the final.

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

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.

Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic won the WTA 500 title in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, less than 10 months after giving birth to her daughter Bella.

Switzerlands Belinda Bencic won her first WTA Tour title as a mother after beating Ashlyn Krueger in the Abu Dhabi Open final; watch the conclusion of the ATP and WTA Tour events in Transylvania, Dall

The 27-year-old gave birth nine months ago and only just returned to the top level in time for the Australian Open.

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic beats USA's Ashlyn Krueger in the Abu Dhabi Open final for her first WTA title since becoming a mother.