From Mom to Momentum: Bencic Extends Winning Streak to Six
Belinda Bencic’s post-maternity comeback tour is picking up serious steam. Just days after lifting her first title as a mother in Abu Dhabi, the former world No. 4 returned to action at the Dubai WTA 1000 event, delivering a crushing 6-0, 6-2 win over Japan’s Aoi Ito in the opening round.
The Swiss star was relentless, putting together a flawless first set and barely letting up in the second, dismissing the qualifier in just over an hour. With today’s win, Bencic pushes her streak to six matches as she re-establishes herself as a force on the WTA Tour.
Total Domination from the Start
Ito, ranked No. 120 in the world, came into the match riding high after two straight-set wins in qualifying. But any hopes of an upset were quickly dismantled by Bencic, who came out firing.
🚀 Match Recap:
✅ 6-0, 6-2 win in 63 minutes
✅ 5/10 break points converted
✅ Zero break points faced on serve
✅ Won first eight games of the match
From the first point, Bencic dictated the tempo, crushing winners from both wings and leaving Ito helpless on return. After racing to a 6-0, 2-0 lead, the Japanese qualifier finally got on the board—but not before saving three break points just to hold serve.
Bencic continued to apply pressure, breaking again in the fifth game before clinching victory with ease.
So Close to Another Double Bagel
Just last week, Bencic made headlines by dismantling Veronika Kudermetova 6-0, 6-0 in the Abu Dhabi Open final. Today, she was on the verge of another shutout, but Ito’s two-game resistance prevented history from repeating itself.
Still, Bencic’s form is undeniable. Her aggressive playstyle remains razor-sharp, and—perhaps most impressively—she has shown no signs of rust despite months away from the tour.
Next Up: A Showdown with Emma Navarro
Bencic’s next test in Dubai comes against No. 8 seed Emma Navarro, who is enjoying a breakout season. Navarro, known for her gritty baseline game and strong movement, will provide a stiffer challenge for the Swiss comeback queen.
However, Bencic isn’t shying away from the challenge. Her confidence is soaring, and after today’s dominant performance, she’s proving that motherhood hasn’t slowed her down—it may have made her even stronger.
👀 Can Bencic keep the streak alive and make a deep run in Dubai? Stay tuned.
