Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Tournaments News

Alexandra Eala "tried to find the fight," and did, in epic Abu Dhabi comeback

In front of a jam-packed stadium chanting her name, Eala rallied from 4-0 and 5-2 third-set deficit, and saved a match point, to defeat Aliaksandra Sasnovich and reach the quarterfinals.

By TENNIS.com Feb 04, 2026

Social

Belinda Bencic: “Tennis no longer feels like life and death to me”

The Swiss star talks to the Tennis Insider Club podcast about the impact of motherhood, her triumphant return to the WTA Tour and proving people wrong.

By TENNIS.com Feb 26, 2025

Weekend Winners

Carlos Alcaraz, Belinda Bencic or Denis Shapovalov: Whose title run could be the most significant for 2025?

February is the season of small victories. Lots of them. Sometimes, though, they can be building blocks.

By Steve Tignor Feb 10, 2025

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Belinda Bencic wins Abu Dhabi, the biggest title a mom has won since 2020

It was only her fourth tour-level event back as a mom, too.

By John Berkok Feb 08, 2025

Lifestyle

Belinda Bencic's ringing phone alarm interrupts Abu Dhabi semifinal with Elena Rybakina

The brief interruption did little to derail Bencic's upset bid against the top seed, eventually winning in three sets.

By Baseline Staff Feb 07, 2025

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

New mom Belinda Bencic upsets Elena Rybakina in Abu Dhabi

The former world No. 4 came back from a set down to defeat the defending champion and reach her first final since returning from maternity leave last fall.

By David Kane Feb 07, 2025

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