With the clay season in full swing and Mother’s Day just around the corner, a growing number of WTA players are changing the way we think about comebacks. From Margaret Court and Evonne Goolagong to Kim Clijsters and Serena Williams, tennis has a rich history of moms returning to the top. But in 2025, the story feels different — less about exceptions, more about momentum.
Belinda Bencic is back in the winner’s circle less than a year after giving birth. Naomi Osaka just picked up her first career title on clay. Elina Svitolina has another trophy to her name, and Taylor Townsend is now ranked No. 2 in doubles.
These aren’t one-off stories. Backed by new support systems, including the newly…