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Bencic and Eala to play at Abu Dhabi Open

Gulf Today

November 26, 2025

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open has unveiled its first player confirmations for the 2026 edition, with defending champion Belinda Bencic and fast-rising Filipina talent Alexandra Eala set to headline the field when the WTA 500 event returns to the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, for its fourth edition from January 31 January to February 7, 2026.

Bencic, currently ranked World No. II, returns to Abu Dhabi in pursuit of a third Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open title, having lifted the trophy in both 2023 and 2025.

Her victory earlier this year over American Ashlyn Krueger marked a triumphant high point in the 28-year-old Swiss player's comeback season following maternity leave, reinforcing her status as one of the most consistent and dynamic competitors on the WTA Tour.

With her precision, resilience, and all-court intelligence, the Swiss star remains unbeaten at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, a tournament she has quickly made her own.

Her 2025 win also became one of the emotional highlights of the event as she celebrated on court with her daughter, Bella, in front of a packed crowd at Zayed Sports City.

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