WTA Chicago Classic 2021: Belinda Bencic vs Maddison Inglis Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream


WTA Chicago Classic 2021: Belinda Bencic vs Maddison Inglis Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream

Belinda Bencic vs Maddison Inglis

In the second round of the Chicago Classic 2021, World No. 12 and the 3rd seeded Belinda Bencic will take on World No. 130 Maddison Inglis.

Belinda Bencic vs Maddison Inglis: Match Details

  • Tournament: Chicago Classic 2021
  • Match: Belinda Bencic vs Maddison Inglis
  • Round: Second Round
  • Date: Sep 29, 2021
  • Prize money: $8,200
  • Venue: Chicago, USA
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Belinda Bencic vs Maddison Inglis: Preview

Belinda Bencic
Belinda Bencic

2020 Tokyo Olympics Gold medallist Belinda Bencic will begin her Chicago Classic campaign in the 2nd round given her high seeding. The Swiss last played at the 2021 Ostrava Open where she lost in the quarter-finals to eventual champion Anett Kontaveit in straight-sets. She had a good run at the 2021 US Open where she was defeated in the last-8 by eventual winner Emma Raducanu.

Maddison Inglis makes it to the 2nd round after having started the tournament as a qualifier. She defeated local girl Caroline Dolehide 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 to advance into the 2nd round. Maddison has played on the lower levels and was defeated in the 1st qualifying round itself of the US Open this year.

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Belinda Bencic vs Maddison Inglis: Head to Head

Maddison Inglis
Maddison Inglis

This will be the first-ever clash between the two players, hence the head-to-head stands at 0-0.

Belinda Bencic vs Maddison Inglis: Prediction

Belinda Bencic
Belinda Bencic

Belinda will come into the clash with a career Hardcourt record of 149-79 and is 20-8 on the surface this season while being 32-18 for the season across all surfaces. Maddison will take the court with a career Hardcourt record of 128-71 and is 10-9 on the surface for the season while having a 15-18 record across all surfaces this season.

Looking at the numbers and the recent forms of both the players, Belinda looks the clear favourite for the match and should wrap it up easily.

Prediction: Belinda Bencic to win in straight-sets.

Belinda Bencic vs Maddison Inglis: Live Streaming and Where to Watch

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