The 27-year-old's 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 triumph is her first top-five victory since becoming a mother. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Bencic has displayed sensational form throughout the tournament, defeating high-caliber opponents such as Marketa Vondrousova and Veronika Kudermetova on her path to the final. Her journey in Abu Dhabi is a testament to her resilience and determination, especially as she continues her comeback following a maternity break.

In the semifinals at the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open on Friday, Elena Rybakina (ranked No. 5) faces Belinda Bencic (No. 157).Rybakina enters the semifinals after her three-set victory