Belinda Bencic will meet Leylah Fernandez in the second round of the 2023 WTA Miami Open on Friday, March 24. Get the preview, head-to-head, and betting tips options of this Belinda Bencic v Leylah Fernandez match here.
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Belinda Bencic v Leylah Fernandez Head to Head
The tally stands at 2-2, with Bencic getting the last laugh; she won their last two meetings – the most recent one taking place in the BJK Cup Finals in 2022.
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Fernandez Beats Tsurenko
World No. 53 Leylah Fernandez enjoyed a comfortable start to the 2023 Miami Open as she dispatched Lesia Tsurenko 6-4, 6-3 in under 90 minutes. Her service game was not impressive at all, as she won just 58% of the points behind the first serve. That may have floated against an error-prone player like Tsurenko, but with Bencic, those mistakes will not be forgiven easily.
The 20-year-young Canadian has never made it past the second round here – but perhaps, now is when she breaks that jinx.
It is going to be difficult for the 2021 US Open finalist, however, as her form in the last few tournaments has been quite underwhelming. Fernandez lost the third round of Indian Wells to Caroline Garcia and the second round of WTA Dubai to Iga Swiatek.
In her defence, many of her defeats this season (win-loss tally of 10-6) have come at the hands of top 10 players. Nonetheless, Leylah stands firm and determined.
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Bencic with a Bye
World No. 9 Belinda Bencic is enjoying a bye into round two. A semifinalist in last year’s Miami Open, the Swiss looks quite primed to repeat such a feat again.
Her record so far is at an impressive 15-4, which includes two singles titles from WTA Abu Dhabi and Adelaide International.
However, in Doha and Dubai, Bencic had to settle for losses in the mid-rounds, while in the recently-concluded BNP Paribas Open, she was handed a shock defeat by Jil Teichmann in the opener. That loss certainly serves as a precedent for her upcoming opponent to build upon.
Nonetheless, Belinda is far ahead in terms of experience and trophies, stretching from WTA 1000 events and Grand Slam semifinals to Olympic medals.
Bencic v Fernandez Prediction and Tip
At odds of 11/5 to win, Fernandez is a value bet that punters will want to consider here. We may be looking at a long match, too, given that their rivalry has spawned some intense affairs.
Tips:
- Low-Risk Tip: Over 20.5 games in the match: 5/6 (Click Here to Bet with bet365)
- Moderate Risk Tip: Bencic to win 2-1: 7/4 (Click Here to Bet with 888Sport)
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