Belinda Bencic’s spectacular post-pregnancy comeback continues because the Swiss has simply accomplished an enormous 3-6 6-3 6-4 comeback win over No. 1 seed Elena Rybakina to achieve the Abu Dhabi Open last.
Within the first set, just one break of serve that the Kazakh bought within the sixth sport was sufficient for her to seal the opener.
However after failing to threaten significantly the defending champion within the opener, the Swiss impressively bounced again in the beginning of the second set, taking an early 3-0 lead earlier than serving out for a decider within the ninth sport.
Early within the third set, Rybakina misplaced her serve within the first sport however immediately bought it again within the following sport.
Nevertheless, Bencic remained completely calm and he or she continued together with her sport, breaking the Kazakh within the third and seventh video games for a snug 5-2 lead.
Whereas the previous world No. 4 missed out on two consecutive match factors when serving for the match within the eighth sport, she did not panic and managed to shut out the match within the tenth sport.
The Swiss wildcard – who’s presently ranked at No. 157 on the earth – this will likely be her first WTA last as a mom.
Bencic set to fulfill Ashlyn Krueger within the Abu Dhabi last
For the Abu Dhabi title, the previous world No. 4 will battle in opposition to Ashlyn Krueger, who defeated Linda Noskova 7-6 (2) 6-4. The 20-year-old American, who gained her first title on the WTA 250 match in Osaka final fall, now has an opportunity to additionally win her first title from the WTA 500 class.
“It feels superb. I am so comfortable to do it right here in Abu Dhabi,” the world No. 51 stated after beating Noskova.
“I believe simply actually believing in my sport, my coach and I’ve labored so lengthy not too long ago on numerous issues, however simply believing what I am engaged on.”
In the meantime, Bencic now has an ideal 8-0 report in Abu Dhabi as she beforehand gained the match in 2023 earlier than lacking it final 12 months resulting from her being pregnant.
The Swiss and Krueger don’t have any earlier conferences.
