Belinda Bencic vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | First Round

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Belinda Bencic faces Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the first round at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE

Surface: Outdoor hard

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 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro prediction

Belinda Bencic returns to action following her surprise early exit at the Australian Open.

The Swiss star followed up an excellent end to last season with a swashbuckling opening to 2026, but it all went a little pear-shaped in the second round in Melbourne.

The 28-year-old will now look to reset and go again, beginning at a tournament where she won the title back in 2019.

First up, it's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, who has not been producing much in terms of results to suggest she will me a major danger here.

The Spaniard has won just once this year and with confidence in her game lower than usual, it’s hard to suggest anything but Belinda in two.

Belinda Bencic vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro tip: Under 20.5 games