Belinda Bencic vs Petra Marcinko Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | First Round
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The second-round of the Madrid Open sees Belinda Bencic play Petra Marcinko.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Belinda Bencic vs Petra Marcinko prediction
Belinda Bencic competed in Billie Jean King Cup qualifying last time out. She won her first singles match against Marie Bouzkova but then lost a three set epic against Linda Noskova. Bencic served for the match and had three match points in total, but she would lose out as Switzerland were defeated by the Czech Republic. Despite that disappointment, Bencic has found some consistency on the WTA Tour, with quarter-final finishes in Miami and Charleston.
She faces Petra Marcinko after receiving a bye. The Croatian made a fast start as she defeated Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva. Marcinko did not drop a game in the first set but found herself a break down in the second as Jimenez Kasintseva hit back. Nevertheless, Marcinko would wrestle back the momentum in her favour as she recorded a 6-0 7-5 win.
Bencic’s best result in Madrid is a semi-final appearance seven years ago. This is a match that she will be expected to win in straight sets.
Belinda Bencic vs Petra Marcinko tip: Belinda Bencic to win 2-0
