Bencic and Eala among stars for Abu Dhabi Open

WTA S500 EVENT WILL BE HELD AT ZAYED SPORTS CITY FROM JANUARY 31

- BY JAI PRASAD V. RAI Assistant Editor

Belinda Bencic with the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2025 title.

Defending champion Belinda Bencic and Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra Eala are set to compete in the fourth edition of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. The WTA 500 tournament will take place at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, from January 31 to February 7, 2026.

Currently ranked World No. 11, Bencic returns to Abu Dhabi in search of a third title after winning the trophy in both 2023 and 2025. Her victory earlier this year over American Ashlyn Krueger capped a remarkable comeback season following maternity leave, further cementing her reputation as one of the WTA Tour’s most consistent and dynamic players.