Belinda Bencic is about to kick off her campaign in the draw in Doha. The previous year in Doha, Bencic lost in the quarter to Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4 6-4. In the previous edition of this tournament, she overcame Yulia Putintseva 6-4 6-3 and Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 4-6 7-6(4).
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Belinda Bencic’s projected draw with the likely opposition at Qatar Total Open. Bencic has a neutral record (5-5) with the plausible opponents.
R1 – Madison Keys’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
Madison Keys has still to play a match in 2021. In 2020 she had a 8-5. 8-4 on hard.
Last year in Qatar Total Open the American didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Madison Keys
This contest would be 3rd time that Belinda Bencic and Madison Keys play each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Bencic and Keys (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard .
R2 – Maria Sakkari’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Maria Sakkari
Maria Sakkari has a 6-3 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. As for the previous 10 years, the Greek has a 148-105 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Maria’s most significant achievement of the year was reaching the semifinal in Abu Dhabi and Melbourne.
Last year in Qatar Total Open Maria lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the 3rd round 6-3 6-0.
H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Maria Sakkari
This would be the 2nd time that Belinda Bencic and Maria Sakkari square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard .
Alternatively, Belinda Bencic could come up against Mayar Sherif. Their head to head is 0-0.
1/4 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
Aryna Sabalenka has a 9-2 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 6 years, Sabalenka has a 119-52 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sabalenka won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of this current season was winning the tournament in in Abu Dhabi where she overcame Veronika Kudermetova in the final 6-2 6-2.
Last year in Qatar Total Open Aryna won the competition after downing Petra Kvitova 6-3 6-3.
H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This match would represent the 3rd time that Belinda Bencic and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 1-1 for Bencic and Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard .
Nonetheless, Belinda Bencic may come up against Garbine Muguruza. Their H2H is 1-1.
1/2 – Elina Svitolina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
Elina Svitolina has a 8-3 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. As for the previous 12 years, Elina has a 238-106 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Elina won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Last year in Qatar Total Open Svitolina capitulated to Amanda Anisimova in the 2nd round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Elina Svitolina
This contest would be 5th time that Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina fight against each other. The head to head is 2-2 for Bencic and Svitolina (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard .
However, Belinda Bencic may fight against Victoria Azarenka. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Victoria Azarenka.
Final – Karolina Pliskova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Belinda Bencic
Karolina Pliskova has a 4-3 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 14 years, Pliskova has a 270-136 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year in Qatar Total Open the Czech surrendered to Ons Jabeur in the 3rd round 6-4 3-6 6-3.
H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Karolina Pliskova
This would be the 2nd time that Belinda Bencic and Karolina Pliskova fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Bencic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .
On the other hand, Belinda Bencic may face Petra Kvitova. Their H2H record is 4-2 for Petra Kvitova.