Bencic, Svitolina Make History as WTA Top-10 Mothers
Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina rewrote WTA history this week by becoming the first mothers to be ranked inside the Top 10 at the same time, a landmark moment achieved following strong results on tour. The breakthrough comes during the ongoing WTA season across events in Europe and North America.
Bencic’s surge was fueled by consistent deep runs, while Svitolina climbed back after a series of wins against Top-20 opponents. “Coming back stronger after motherhood means everything to me,” Bencic said. Svitolina echoed the sentiment, adding, “This shows women can return and compete at the highest level.”
Former world No. 1 Chris Evert praised the achievement, calling it “a powerful message for the sport.” The milestone highlights changing attitudes in women’s tennis, where players are increasingly supported in balancing elite competition and family life.