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Katarzyna Kawa vs Belinda Bencic Betting Picks & Live Stream – Bencic to Secure a Dominant Win at the Ningbo Open
- Belinda Bencic is favoured to win against Katarzyna Kawa in Ningbo
- Kawa has struggled for consistency in recent months
- Bencic is tipped to secure a straight-sets victory
Belinda Bencic in action against Sonay Kartal in Wuhan, ChinaSource: Getty
Bencic enters this matchup with a favourable opportunity to build momentum in Ningbo. Given Kawa’s recent difficulties, the Swiss is tipped to win in straight sets.
Bencic Targets Second Ningbo Quarterfinal
- Kawa has yet to record back-to-back main-draw wins on non-clay this year.
- She is 0-3 against top-20 opponents.
- Bencic is chasing her second Ningbo quarterfinal.
- Bencic holds an 8-3 record against players outside the top 10 in 2026.
HTH
This will be their first meeting.
Kawa Seeks Rare Winning Streak Away From Clay
Katarzyna Kawa recovered from a set down to defeat Daria Saville 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 and reach the second round in Ningbo. However, her performance was far from convincing, as she served 14 double faults and saved 15 of the 21 break points she faced.
This was Kawa’s first main-draw victory at any level since Warsaw in August and her first tour-level win since Iasi in July. She will now look to record consecutive victories for the first time since her title-winning campaign at the WTA 125 event in Modena in June.
The Pole previously reached the quarterfinals at this level in Bogotá earlier this year. She will now aim to register consecutive wins on a non-clay surface for the first time this season.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Poland |
| Age | Born 17 November 1992 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 128 |
| Career High | No. 112 (9 November 2020) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 190 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Bencic Looks To Reassert Her Top-20 Quality In Ningbo
Belinda Bencic received a retirement victory against Jelena Ostapenko to reach the second round in Ningbo. The Swiss will look to use this opportunity to regain momentum after a difficult spell in recent weeks.
The win comes at a much-needed time, with Bencic having lost four of her previous five matches before arriving in Ningbo. She is now one victory away from matching her result at the tournament last year.
Despite her recent struggles, Bencic has enjoyed an impressive season. She has reached three quarterfinals on the WTA Tour, alongside fourth-round appearances at Indian Wells, Madrid, Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Those results have helped her remain comfortably inside the top 20.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland |
| Age | Born 10 March 1997 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 14 |
| Career High | No. 4 (17 February 2020) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 14 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 11 |
Verdict
Belinda Bencic has the clear edge over Katarzyna Kawa, who has struggled for consistency in recent months. Backing Bencic to win in straight sets looks like the strongest selection.
Tomasz Wilk
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