Bencic wins first WTA title since becoming mother

Image caption, Belinda Bencic holds daughter Bella and the Abu Dhabi Open trophy after winning a first title since giving birth in AprilSwitzerland's Belinda Bencic celebrated with baby daughter Bella in her arms after beating American Ashlyn Krueger in the Abu Dhabi Open final to claim a ninth WTA title and first since becoming a mother.

The former Olympic champion, 27, battled back from a set down to overcome 20-year-old Krueger 4-6 6-1 6-1.

Bencic's victory came just 10 months after the arrival of her first child and less than four months since her return from more than a year out on maternity leave.

"It's been a while," she said, greeting an appreciative crowd at the Zayed Sports City…