Charleston Open 2023: Bencic vs Rogers Tennis Prediction & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Charleston Open round of 16 match featuring Belinda Bencic vs Shelby Rogers on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Bencic vs Rogers Match Preview

Defending champion Belinda Bencic will look to continue her dominance over Shelby Rogers. Who will prevail and reach the last eight at the 2023 Charleston Open?

Belinda Bencic made it 17 wins from 22 matches with a 6-0, 6-3 romp of Katherine Sebov. She will face the first acid test of her title defense when she plays Shelby Rogers, the home favorite. Bencic has won two titles this season, most recently in Abu Dhabi on hard courts. She will look to become the first player to reach three this season if she can bag another Charleston Open crown.

Shelby Rogers, meanwhile, came from a set down to beat Caty McNally 6-7, 7-5, 6-1. It’s the second time this week she has come from a set down to beat a fellow American, having done so against Danielle Collins in her opener. The 30-year-old has been to one quarterfinal in 11 previous visits at the Charleston Open – a record that will weigh heavy on her mind when she takes on Belinda Bencic.

Bencic vs Rogers Prediction and Pick

Belinda Bencic leads Shelby Rogers 5-1 in their head-to-head across all levels. Aside from the lopsided record, Rogers has never been to a quarterfinal in each of her last three main draw appearances at the Charleston Open. Overall, she has been to the last eight once in 11 trips. She’ll draw an enormous amount of support from the home fans, but Bencic’s clinical display against Sebov could be an indicator she is really looking to address that poor showing at the Sunshine Swing.