Wed Feb 05 18:50:00 IST 2025: ## Comeback Queens Triumph in Abu Dhabi
**Abu Dhabi, UAE** – Three former Top 10 players made winning returns at the WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Tuesday. Ons Jabeur, Marketa Vondrousova, and Belinda Bencic all secured first-round victories, showcasing their resilience after injury and maternity leave.
Tunisian star Jabeur, the highest-ranked Arab player in history, overcame a slow start to defeat No. 7 seed Jelena Ostapenko 7-6(4), 7-5. Jabeur, who missed the latter part of 2024 due to a shoulder injury, praised the crowd’s support and her ability to maintain focus against the powerful Ostapenko. She will next face 17-year-old qualifier Wakana Sonobe.
Czech Wimbledon champion Vondrousova defeated 2021 US Open winner Emma Raducanu 6-3, 6-4 in a clash of Grand Slam champions. Vondrousova, who also battled shoulder and thigh injuries in the latter half of 2024, is pleased with her progress and looks forward to facing Yulia Putintseva in the next round.
Swiss Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic continued her successful return from maternity leave, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. Bencic, who has already reached the Round of 16 at the Australian Open this year, will play Veronika Kudermetova in the second round.
The tournament continues to showcase compelling matchups as these former top players demonstrate their commitment to the sport and their remarkable comebacks.
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