Tokyo Olympics 2020 Gold Medal Match: Belinda Bencic vs Marketa Vondrousova Preview, Head to Head and Prediction
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Belinda Bencic vs Marketa Vondrousova
Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic will be up against Marketa Vondrousova in the Gold Medal match at Tokyo Olympics. Bencic is ranked 12th in the world while Vondrousova is the world no.42.
Belinda Bencic vs Marketa Vondrousova : Match Details
| Tournament | 2020 Tokyo Olympics |
| Match | Belinda Bencic vs Marketa Vondrousova |
| Round | Gold Medal Match |
| Date | July 31, 2021 |
| Venue | Tokyo, Japan |
| Surface | Hard Court |
Belinda Bencic vs Marketa Vondrousova: Preview
In the women’s singles final, Swiss Belinda Bencic will take on Czech Marketa Vondrousova on Saturday. Bencic was struggling with form throughout the season and didn’t make it deep in the tournaments during the European season. But she has shown amazing grit and resilience this week at Tokyo.
She beat Jessica Pegula and local Misaki Doi in the opening rounds and then came from a set down to win the third round match against French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova. She then earned a hard fought victory against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the quarterfinal 6-0,3-6,6-3. In the semifinal, she then got the better of Elena Rybakina in three sets 7-6(2),4-6,6-3.
As for her opponent, Marketa Vondrousova, she proved that she isn’t just a clay court player and has an all court game. She got the better of 16th seed Kiki Bertens in the opening round and defeated Mihaela Buzarnescu in the second round. She then pulled off the upset of the tournament in the Round of 16, beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets. In the quarterfinal, she got past Paula Badosa and knocked out 4th seed Elina Svitolina in the semifinals.
Belinda Bencic vs Marketa Vondrousova: Head-to-Head
This will be the second meeting between the duo. Vondrousova leads the H2H 1-0. They last met at Miami earlier this year where the Czech won in three sets.
Belinda Bencic vs Marketa Vondrousova: Prediction
Not many would’ve predicted the women’s singles final a week before. Both the players have definitely punched above their weight are deserve a medal. They have adapted to the court conditions and Tokyo heat well. Bencic is higher in the rankings but Vondrousova’s current form has been very lethal. However handles the pressure well and dominates on the baseline exchange is expected to win. Bencic way just have an edge.
Prediction: Bencic to win the gold for Switzerland in three sets.
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