Belinda Bencic vs Karolina Muchova Preview & Prediction | 2025 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | Third Round

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On the back of knocking out Eugenie Bouchard in what was the final match of the Canadian’s career, 17th seed Belinda Bencic now faces 11th seed Karolina Muchova.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal, Canada
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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Belinda Bencic vs Karolina Muchova prediction
Belinda Bencic deserves acclaim for the composure she had to show under intense pressure in the second round. With the crowd against her and home favourite Eugenie Bouchard playing for her career, Bencic was able to block out the noise and deliver a rock solid third set of tennis, holding her nerve to win it 6-4 and complete a three-set victory.
Karolina Muchova was pushed by Antonio Ruzic but made it through 7-5, 7-5. When taking into account the close nature of those two sets, Bencic will be confident of taking at least one from Muchova. Her fitness levels are high and the ability to find a cutting edge with her shots under pressure can’t be underestimated. Therefore, explore backing this contest to make it through three sets.
Belinda Bencic vs Karolina Muchova tip: Over 2.5 sets