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Bencic and Svitolina become first mothers in WTA top 10 simultaneously
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Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have made history by becoming the first mothers to rank inside the WTA Top 10 at the same time. Bencic returned to the elite rankings in mid-January, while Svitolina joined her following a semifinal run at the Australian Open. Both players utilized the WTA's Special Ranking Rule for returning mothers to achieve this milestone.
Elina Svitolina and Belinda Bencic have made history as the first two mothers to appear simultaneously in the WTA top 10, following impressive runs at the 2026 Australian Open. Svitolina reached the semifinals in Melbourne, while Bencic advanced to the second round after an unbeaten United Cup campaign. Elena Rybakina claimed the title, boosting her to No. 3 in the rankings.