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by Ita Emmanuel | in Tennis Predictions
World No. 14 Belinda Bencic faces 131st-ranked Yuliia Starodubtseva in this Ningbo Open round of 16 clash on Wednesday. Can the Swiss star overcome her Ukrainian counterpart to reach the quarterfinals? Here is our prediction for the match.
After a disappointing campaign in Wuhan, Belinda Bencic is poised for a stronger run in the Ningbo Open. The former World No. 4 defeated Polish star Magda Linette in straight sets to secure her slot in this round. She won all her service games en route to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over the World No. 56 on Tuesday.
This result saw the nine-time WTA Singles champion secure her fourth victory in six matches played (excluding the walkover win over Elise Mertens). Overall, Belinda holds a respectable 6-3 record on her recent nine appearances on hard courts.
Yuliia Starodubtseva has been in top form since her defeat in the Wuhan Open qualifying semi-final. The Ukrainian sensation has won all three of her last matches since then, including impressive victories in the Ningbo Open qualifiers.
She defeated 69th-ranked Kazakhstani star Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 6-2 to secure her third consecutive straight-set victory and booked her Ningbo Open round-16 slot. However, the former World No. 63 hasn't been fortunate on hard courts lately. She has lost seven of her last 10 matches on the surface, six of which in straight sets.
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The Best Betting Odds for Belinda Bencic v Yuliia Starodubtseva Match
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1.14 | 5.5 |
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1.14 | 5.5 |
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1.18 | 5 |
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1.14 | 5 |
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1.19 | 4.75 |
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Who will win the Belinda Bencic vs Yuliia Starodubtseva Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Belinda Bencic vs Yuliia Starodubtseva match is: Belinda Bencic wins in straight sets.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Belinda Bencic vs Yuliia Starodubtseva game on 15/10/2025 of the current WTA Ningbo Open season:
- Belinda Bencic has a 70.52% chance to win against Yuliia Starodubtseva according to Melbet ⭐ with the odds of 1.2.
- Yuliia Starodubtseva has a 29.48% probability of winning facing Belinda Bencic ⭐ with odds of 5.5 at Bet365.
Belinda Bencic vs Yuliia Starodubtseva Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Belinda Bencic has a 70.52 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Belinda Bencic | 70.52 % |
| Yuliia Starodubtseva | 29.48 % |
Belinda Bencic vs Yuliia Starodubtseva Form
Belinda Bencic and Yuliia Starodubtseva Last Matches
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13 Oct 2025 - WTA Ningbo Open
9 Oct 2025 - WTA Wuhan Open
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7 Oct 2025 - WTA Wuhan Open
29 Sep 2025 - WTA China Open
28 Sep 2025 - WTA China Open
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13 Oct 2025 - WTA Ningbo Open
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11 Oct 2025 - WTA Ningbo Open
4 Oct 2025 - WTA Wuhan Open
30 Sep 2025 - WTA 125K Suzhou, China Women Singles
24 Sep 2025 - WTA China Open
Belinda Bencic - Yuliia Starodubtseva Key Points
- Belinda Bencic has won four of her last six matches played on hard courts (excluding the walkover victory over Elise Mertens).
- Belinda Bencic has won two of her last three matches in straight sets (excluding win against Elise Mertens).
- Yuliia Starodubtseva has lost seven of her last 10 matches on hard courts.
- Six of Yuliia Starodubtseva’s last seven defeats have been by straight sets.
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Our Belinda Bencic vs Yuliia Starodubtseva Prediction
Yuliia Starodubtseva has turned the corner after her Wuhan Open qualification setback. However, her recent record on hard courts has been poor. The Kakhovka-born tennis sensation has lost seven of her 10 matches on hard courts, six of which in straight sets.
Meanwhile, Belinda Bencic boasts a better recent record on hard courts. She has won two of her last three matches (played) on the surface in straight sets and should easily see off Yuliia Starodubtseva. Our Belinda Bencic vs Yuliia Starodubtseva prediction is Belinda Bencic wins in straight sets.
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