WTA - Japan Women's Open
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic goes for broke on Sunday as she squares off with Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the final of the 2025 Toray Pan Pacific Open.
Noskova is the slight favorite of this championship match at -120, but Bencic emerges as another appetizing option at -105 following a trio of impressive wins in this tournament.
Current Form:
After an early-round flameout in Osaka, Noskova has rediscovered her form in Tokyo, posting wins over McCartney Kessler 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 and Anna Kalinskaya 6-0, 1-0 ret. before receiving a walkover in her match against Elena Rybakina to secure her spot in the championship match. Noskova is 26-16 on the hard court and 38-25 overall in 2025.
Bencic barged into the championship match of the WTA 500 Toray Pan Pacific Open after downing former Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin in three sets 7-6, 3-6, 6-2. The Swiss won 45 points behind the first serves to capture 12 of 14 service games. She also scored 22 points on Kenin’s first serves to win three breakpoints that made all the difference in this match. Bencic improved to 28-12 on the hard court and 36-17 overall in 2025.
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Belinda Bencic vs Linda Noskova Form
Belinda Bencic and Linda Noskova Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Oct 25, 2025 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 24, 2025 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 22, 2025 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 17, 2025 - Ningbo Open
Oct 15, 2025 - Ningbo Open
Oct 13, 2025 - Ningbo Open
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Oct 24, 2025 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 23, 2025 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 21, 2025 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 13, 2025 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 9, 2025 - WTA Wuhan Open
Oct 8, 2025 - WTA Wuhan Open
Belinda Bencic - Linda Noskova Key Points
- Linda Noskova defeated Elena Rybakina via walkover in the semifinal of the 2025 Toray Pan Pacific Open.
- Linda Noskova is 26-16 on the hard court in 2025.
- Belinda Bencic defeated Sofia Kenin 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 in the semifinal of the 2025 Toray Pan Pacific Open.
- Belinda Bencic is 28-12 on the hard court in 2025.
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Our Belinda Bencic vs Linda Noskova Prediction
Fearless Forecast: This will be the first head-to-head meeting between Bencic and Noskova. Noskova is 10-11 against the WTA top-20 players this year, whereas Bencic is 8-11. Noskova has a 58 percent win rate in championship matches, while Bencic carries a 57 percent win rate in winner-takes-all battles. This is going to be a fierce contest with both players aiming to capture one of the remaining titles up for grabs this season. Bencic has been stellar in this tournament, but I am taking Noskova because she has fresher legs coming into the match. The Czech will benefit from the walkover win she got from Rybakina as she dukes it out with Bencic, who will have to play another match roughly 24 hours after her gritty showdown with Kenin.
Our betting prediction for Linda Noskova vs. Belinda Bencic: Linda Noskova will win
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
