Bencic Returns to Top 10 After Maternity, Aims for Australian Open Glory
Belinda Bencic has rocketed from 421st to the world’s top 10 after an 11‑month maternity break, becoming the first mother to reach the top 10 since Serena Williams in 2019. Fueled by a strong 2025–26 run that included United Cup MVP form and wins over Swiatek and Gauff, she heads into the Australian Open as a serious title contender while balancing motherhood with her tennis career.