Belinda Bencic vs Hailey Baptiste Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | Round of 16
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Belinda Bencic goes up against Hailey Baptiste in Madrid.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Belinda Bencic vs Hailey Baptiste prediction
Belinda Bencic defeated Diana Shnaider to progress to the next stage of the Miami Open. The Swiss made a fast start and quickly took control of the contest, breaking twice to go 4-0 up as she took the lead. She also went a double break up in the second set and looked set for a convincing win, but Shnaider raised her game and reeled off five games in a row to stay in the match. A tight tiebreak saw Bencic squander two match points, but she converted her third to win 6-2 7-6 (6).
Her next opponent is Hailey Baptiste. The American beat Jasmine Paolini in the previous round, as the Italian’s struggles continued. Baptiste was broken in her first service game, but she held serve throughout after that, winning 7-5 6-3 after one hour and 49 minutes.
Baptiste is beginning to consistently threaten the top players, but Bencic’s all-round game and pedigree is enough to make her a clear favourite.
Belinda Bencic vs Hailey Baptiste tip: Belinda Bencic to win
