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.

In the semifinals at the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open on Friday, Elena Rybakina (ranked No. 5) faces Belinda Bencic (No.

Elena Rybakina has been firmly established among the best for years. Since breaking into the top 10 in 2023, she has remained a top-5 player for most of that time and is considered a contender at ...

Elena Rybakina won her second three-set match of the week at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, overcoming a strong challenge from Ons Jabeur to win, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (4) and reach the semifinals.

In tennis news, Novak Djokovic's recent injury could force him to miss a bunch of time, and Elena Rybakina's coaching issues ...

Belinda Bencic overcame Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals of the 2025 ... the Swiss star returned to the professional tennis circuit in October and built up to her first Grand Slam since the ...

In the Round of 16 at the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open on Wednesday, Katie Volynets (ranked No. 68) takes on Elena ...