Bencic & Svitolina make history with top-10 places
Summary
Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have become the first mothers ever to be ranked in the top 10 of women's tennis simultaneously. Bencic is now ninth in the world, while Svitolina is tenth, thanks to her recent performance at the Australian Open. Both players returned to professional tennis after maternity breaks and have utilized a rule allowing them to use their previous rankings to aid their comeback.Key Facts
- Belinda Bencic is ranked ninth in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings.
- Elina Svitolina is ranked tenth in the WTA rankings.
- Bencic had a daughter named Bella in April 2024 and returned after an 11-month break.
- Svitolina gave birth to her daughter, Skai, in October 2022.
- A WTA rule lets new mothers use their previous rankings for up to 12 tournaments in three years.
- The WTA added a rule for ranking protection for players who decide to delay starting a family.
- Novak Djokovic is now ranked third in men's tennis, after his recent final match in Melbourne.
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