Zeynep Sonmez vs Belinda Bencic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Miami Open | Second Round
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Belinda Bencic faces Zeynep Sonmez in the first-round of the Miami Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA
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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Zeynep Sonmez vs Belinda Bencic prediction
Zeynep Sonmez is through to the next round of the Miami Open after a straight sets win over Beatriz Haddad Maia. The Turk went an early break down but quickly took control of the match, winning eight games in a row at one point as she sealed a 6-3 6-2 victory after one hour and 25 minutes.
Sonmez now faces Belinda Bencic. The Swiss’ best result here is a semi-final finish in 2022. Bencic beat Storm Hunter and Elise Mertens in straight sets to make the round-of-16 at Indian Wells. However, she would go no further after a first loss to Jessica Pegula. Bencic began the year with fantastic performances at the United Cup, but she is yet to reach the same heights since, with no quarter-final appearances.
Bencic should enjoy the quicker conditions in Miami, but Sonmez can still create problems if her game is firing in the opening stages of this match.
Zeynep Sonmez vs Belinda Bencic tip: Under 21.5 games