Peyton Stearns vs Belinda Bencic Prediction & Picks - WTA French Open
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Tennis Picks
One of Friday's numerous third-round clashes at Roland Garros sees Peyton Stearns take on Belinda Bencic. This is a match between the world number 78 and the world number 11. Naturally, as the mugh higher-ranked player, Belinda Bencic is a strong favorite looking at the early lines, so strong that it will go down as a rather chunky upset if the Swiss player fails to get the job done.
However, it's probably fair to say that on her day, Peyton Stearns is better than her current rank, and let's be honest, she's been hitting it well in Paris this week, winning her first two matches in straight sets. It may well be that this is a step too far for the US player, but given that she has not made a habit of losing in straight sets in recent times, this could easily be a longer battle than the early lines are predicting.
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Peyton Stearns - Belinda Bencic Key Points
- Peyton Stearns is yet to drop a set at the 2026 French Open.
- Belinda Bencic has also avoided dropping a set in her first two matches at Roland Garros this year.
- Peyton Stearns has only lost one of her last six clay-court matches in straight sets.
- Belinda Bencic has only lost in straight sets once on clay in 2026.
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Our Peyton Stearns vs Belinda Bencic Prediction
Given that this is a match between two very in-form players, both of whom have looked comfortable on the Roland Garros clay this week, we could be in for quite a tense match, one that could very easily go the distance. Neither player has made a habit of losing in straight sets of late, while both are playing some confident tennis right now, and that right there could be the key ingredient for a three-set battle.
After all, when Belinda Bencic last played in the third round at Roland Garros, three sets were played.
Our Peyton Stearns vs Belinda Bencic Pick: Over 2.5 Sets.
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