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When Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic take to the court in the Round of 16 at the 2025 WTA China Open, history, form, and pressure will all be in play. Let’s break down their head-to-head, preview the likely outcome, and see where the value might lie in the betting markets.
Head-to-Head Overview
According to MatchStat, Gauff leads their rivalry 3–2 in matches played. Their most recent meeting came at the Madrid Open in April 2025, where Gauff secured a straight-sets win (6-4, 6-2) over Bencic on clay. That result arguably gave her a psychological edge heading into further clashes.
However, it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. They’ve exchanged wins across different surfaces, and Bencic has shown that she can push Gauff to the brink. In fact, at Indian Wells earlier, Bencic edged out Gauff in a three-set duel to equalize their head-to-head at 2–2 at that moment. That kind of volatility means this match won’t be straightforward.
Form & Context
Gauff, as one of the tournament’s top seeds, enters with high expectations. She’s known for speed, aggressive baseline play, and mental resilience—attributes that are especially lethal on hard courts. Bencic, meanwhile, brings her tactical intelligence, efficient shot-making, and experience. Given that the China Open is hosted on hard courts, this tilts slightly toward Gauff’s strengths.
Still, Bencic is not without threat. She’s battled back from time away (including motherhood) and has shown flashes of brilliance against top-tier opponents. Her capacity to disrupt rhythm and force errors makes her a sleeper in this matchup.
Prediction
Given the head-to-head edge and the surface’s alignment with Gauff’s playing style, Gauff is the favorite here. But I expect a competitive encounter—likely a three-set match rather than a blowout.
A plausible scoreline might read: Coco Gauff defeats Belinda Bencic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.
Betting Angles & Odds
While specific round-of-16 odds for this match haven’t been published publicly yet (at least not reliably), it’s worth considering the general outlook for the China Open:
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Gauff is among the contenders in outright China Open markets, and her ongoing winning form means she’s often priced favorably.
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We might see Gauff at slight odds-on in a head-to-head market, while Bencic could offer value as an underdog—especially in markets like “sets over,” “match to go to 3 sets,” or “Gauff winning in 3” rather than 2.
If you’re betting, the interesting plays could be Gauff to win in 3 sets or total games over (i.e., expecting a tight match). Bencic’s ability to stretch rallies and force errors makes longer match totals appealing.
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