TennisSection previews the 2023 Miami Open first-round match featuring Belinda Bencic vs Leylah Fernandez on Friday, March 24, 2023.
Belinda Bencic vs Leylah Fernandez Match Preview
Belinda Bencic has lost two in a row. And a third defeat on the bounce here could see her drop out of the top 10. Can Leylah Fernandez shock the World No. 9?
Belinda Bencic is in the midst of a mini-slump and a third defeat in a row could prove costly. With semifinal points to defend at the Miami Open, a loss to Leylah Fernandez could throw her out of the top 10. A fortnight ago she lost to countrywoman Jil Teichmann on her birthday in Indian Wells. After an incredible start to the year (with two titles), have the wheels come off for the 26-year-old Swiss?
It was a good day for the Canadians with Bianca Andreescu and Rebecca Marino winning their first-round matches in the past couple of days. And Leylah Fernandez followed suit, beating Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko 6-4, 6-3, to reach the second round. The 20-year-old lefty sits on the cusp of re-entering the top 50 and a big result over Bencic at the Miami Open could aid her cause.
Belinda Bencic vs Leylah Fernandez Prediction and Pick
Belinda Bencic and Leylah Fernandez are tied at 2-2 in their head-to-head. Bencic has won their last two including their Billie Jean King Cup singles rubber last year. Bencic should be far too strong once again to come out on top. I think the defeat to Teichmann was a one-off and she has the extra incentive of keeping her top-10 status this week.
Free Tennis Prediction and Pick: Belinda Bencic ML (-244)
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