US EditionBencic, Svitolina Make History as Mothers Inside Tennis Top 10
The WTA attributes this milestone to policies supporting mothers, with Belinda Bencic ranked ninth and Elina Svitolina tenth in the latest top 10.
- On the latest WTA rankings, two mothers are simultaneously inside the women's world top 10 for the first time, with Belinda Bencic ninth and Elina Svitolina 10th.
- Following policy changes, the WTA has aided returning mothers with a maternity fund and the Special Ranking Rule, last year announced, to support player careers and parenthood.
- Bencic's return was driven by reaching the top 10 in mid-January after giving birth in 2023, while Svitolina's rise followed a semifinal run at last month's Australian Open in Melbourne, beating Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva.
- Reacting to the rankings, Portia Archer said mothers inside the WTA Top 10 for the first time is 'an incredible moment for tennis and for women's sport,' reaffirming the body's commitment.
- Reflecting on their returns, the players said, `Coming back to the WTA Top 10 one year after returning to competition after maternity leave is something I am incredibly proud of`, emphasizing their dedication.
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Tennis players Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have made tennis history. For the first time in history, two women returning from childbirth have broken into the top 10 of the WTA rankings, reports the French news agency AFP. The WTA association called it an incredible moment for women's sport.
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Bencic, Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis top 10
Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have made history as the first mothers ranked inside the WTA Tour's top 10 at the same time, with the governing body hailing it as "an incredible moment for women's sport".
For the first time, two players who are mothers coincide simultaneously in the top-10 of the WTA ranking. A milestone that reflects not only sports results, but also the evolution of the circuit and the conditions for the players after motherhood. The protagonists are Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina, who have managed to return to the world elite after becoming mothers. Both demonstrated that, with planning and support, it is possible to compe…
Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have made history by becoming the first mothers to simultaneously be ranked in the top ten in the world.
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