WTA Dubai Open 2021: Anastasia Potapova vs Belinda Bencic – Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

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Anastasia Potapova, Belinda Bencic

Belinda Bencic, sixth seed at the Dubai Open will face the Russian, Anastasia Potapova in the last 16 clash. Bencic is ranked 12th in the WTA Rankings, whereas Potapova is ranked 88th in the world. The Russian created an upset as she defeated Madison Keys in the second round to book a place in the last 16.

Match Details

  • Tournament: WTA Dubai Open 2021
  • Match: Anastasia Potapova vs Belinda Bencic
  • Round: Third Round (Last 16)
  • Date: 9th March, 2021
  • Prize Money: $21,000
  • Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Cour

Anastasia Potapova vs Belinda Bencic: Match Preview

Belinda Bencic

Anastasia Potapova defeated Laura Siegemund in straight sets in the first round. The Russian dropped just five games in the entire match to progress further into the tournament. In the second round, Potapova defeated the 11th seed, Madison Keys in another straight sets victory. The Russian has played top quality tennis in her opening round matches in Dubai.

Belinda Bencic received a bye in the first round by virtue of being the sixth seed. The Swiss had to toil hard against Veronika Kudermetova in the second round, as she defeated her in three sets. Bencic suffered a first round exit from the Qatar Open last week and will hope to do well this week in Dubai.

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Anastasia Potapova vs Belinda Bencic: Head-to-Head

The Swiss leads the head to head encounter

The duo have faced against each other just once in the past at the Canadian Masters 2019. Bencic won the encounter in straight sets and leads the head to head record, 1-0.

Anastasia Potapova vs Belinda Bencic: Match Prediction

Anastasia Potapova

Belinda Bencic enters the match as the certain favorite due to her higher ranking, however it is the Russian who has played some extraordinary tennis this week. Potapova is yet to drop a set this week in Dubai and absolutely tormented Kiki Bertens in the second round. The match is expected to be a tight three set affair and can go either way. However, Potapova will continue her good run and book a quarterfinal berth.

Match Prediction: Anastasia Potapova to defeat Belinda Bencic in three sets

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