CINCINNATI DRAW. Belinda Bencic’s prediction with Kudermetova next. H2H and rankings

Cincinnati draw - Belinda Bencic. See the draw preview and prediction with Veronika Kudermetova, Clara Tauson, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, Cori Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka in the Cincinnati Open.

Belinda Bencic Stats info

Belinda Bencic is starting her run in the draw in Cincinnati.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Belinda Bencic’s projected draw andherlikely opponents in Cincinnati Open. Bencic has a positive record (14-11) with the projected opponents.

R1R1 – Bye
R2 – Veronika Kudermetova (36) – H2H 6-4
R3 – Clara Tauson (15) – H2H 1-1
or Ajla Tomljanovic (86) – H2H 4-1
R4 – Jessica Pegula (4) – H2H 4-0
or Rebecca Sramkova (38) – H2H 1-0
1/4 – Emma Navarro (11) – H2H 0-1
or Karolina Muchova (14) – H2H 2-2
1/2 – Cori Gauff (2) – H2H 2-3
or Jasmine Paolini (9) – H2H 2-1
Fin – Aryna Sabalenka (1) – H2H 1-2
or Iga Swiatek (3) – H2H 1-4
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R2 – Veronika Kudermetova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 6-4 for Belinda Bencic

35 - 25win/loss in 2025

Rank
30
High
9
LWLLWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 35-25 22-16 9-5 0-0 4-4 0-0
2024 18-25 10-16 3-5 0-0 5-4 0-0
2023 34-22 18-14 8-5 1-1 7-2 0-0
2022 39-20 27-13 7-4 0-1 5-2 0-0
2021 33-24 15-13 14-4 3-4 1-3 0-0
2020 19-15 11-7 1-3 7-5 0-0 0-0
2019 48-26 26-12 11-8 5-3 6-3 0-0
2018 30-22 10-8 15-8 0-3 5-3 0-0

Veronika Kudermetova has a 29-19 record in 2025, 16-10 on hard. In connection to the last 13 years, Kudermetova has a 189-135 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Veronika won 5 of her last 10 matches.

Last year in Cincinnati Open Veronika didn’t compete in this event.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Veronika Kudermetova

This would be the 11th time that Belinda Bencic and Veronika Kudermetova square off. The head to head is 6-4 for Bencic (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.

R3 – Clara Tauson’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

36 - 22win/loss in 2025

Rank
12
High
12
LLWWLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 36-22 23-13 4-5 3-1 6-3 0-0
2024 38-28 19-16 14-5 5-3 0-3 0-1
2023 38-21 6-7 13-5 12-8 2-1 5-0
2022 26-18 10-12 0-1 16-4 0-1 0-0
2021 42-15 13-4 4-5 21-4 0-2 4-0
2020 30-7 8-3 12-2 10-2 0-0 0-0
2019 42-13 26-3 16-8 0-2 0-0 0-0
2018 3-2 0-0 3-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Clara Tauson has a 32-16 win-loss record in 2025, 19-7 on hard. In the course of the previous 9 years, Clara has a 101-52 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Dane won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of the current season was winning the competition in Auckland where she beat Naomi Osaka in the final 4-6 ret..

Last year in Cincinnati Open the Dane was defeated by Erika Andreeva in the qualifications 6-2 6-2.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Clara Tauson

This match would represent the 3rd time that Belinda Bencic and Clara Tauson play each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Tauson on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Belinda Bencic could take on Ajla Tomljanovic. Their H2H record is 4-1 for Belinda Bencic.

R4 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-0 for Belinda Bencic

53 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
3
LWLWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 53-23 35-12 11-5 3-4 4-2 0-0
2024 39-16 29-9 4-2 0-2 6-3 0-0
2023 59-18 45-12 8-4 0-0 6-2 0-0
2022 42-21 28-15 11-4 1-1 2-1 0-0
2021 39-19 29-12 6-4 0-0 4-3 0-0
2020 17-9 16-7 0-1 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 25-19 14-10 4-5 4-1 3-3 0-0
2018 50-22 21-9 22-10 7-2 0-1 0-0

Jessica Pegula has a 36-15 win-loss record in 2025, 21-8 on hard. Talking about the last 17 years, Jessica has a 272-134 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Pegula won 5 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of the current season was winning the competition in Austin where she defeated Mccartney Kessler in the final 7-5 6-2, in Charleston where she overcame Sofia Kenin in the final 6-3 7-5, and in Bad Homburg where she defeated Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 7-5.

Last year in Cincinnati Open the American was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-3 7-5.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Jessica Pegula

This contest would be 5th time that Belinda Bencic and Jessica Pegula play each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Bencic (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Belinda Bencic may face Rebecca Sramkova. Their head to head is 1-0 for Belinda Bencic.

1/4 – Emma Navarro’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Emma Navarro

32 - 25win/loss in 2025

Rank
15
High
8
LLWWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 32-25 17-14 6-6 2-1 7-4 0-0
2024 54-24 33-14 14-7 0-0 7-3 0-0
2023 64-24 17-9 37-11 3-1 7-3 0-0
2022 31-18 8-8 23-10 0-0 0-0 0-0
2021 19-13 6-6 13-7 0-0 0-0 0-0
2020 2-7 0-4 2-2 0-1 0-0 0-0
2019 10-12 3-4 7-8 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 19-9 2-3 12-5 5-1 0-0 0-0

Emma Navarro has a 25-19 win-loss record in 2025, 12-9 on hard. Regarding the last 9 years, the American has a 83-59 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Emma won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the current season was winning the title in Merida where she overcame Emiliana Arango in the final 6-0 6-0.

Last year in Cincinnati Open Navarro lost to Mirra Andreeva in the 1st round 6-2 6-2.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Emma Navarro

This contest would be 2nd time that Belinda Bencic and Emma Navarro clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Navarro (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Belinda Bencic may come up against Karolina Muchova. Their H2H is 2-2.

1/2 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-2 for Cori Gauff

48 - 16win/loss in 2025

Rank
3
High
2
LWLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 48-16 29-9 18-3 1-2 0-2 0-0
2024 54-18 31-10 14-5 4-1 5-2 0-0
2023 51-16 40-9 7-4 0-0 4-3 0-0
2022 38-23 23-16 10-4 0-1 5-2 0-0
2021 36-16 16-10 16-4 0-0 4-2 0-0
2020 12-8 7-5 2-2 3-1 0-0 0-0
2019 29-15 9-6 7-5 7-3 6-1 0-0
2018 9-4 4-2 5-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Cori Gauff has a 33-11 record in 2025, 15-6 on hard. In the course of the previous 9 years, Cori has a 145-64 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Cori won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the current season was winning the title in Australia where she defeated Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 6-4, and at the French Open where she overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4.

Last year in Cincinnati Open Cori lost to Yulia Putintseva in the 2nd round 6-4 2-6 6-4.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Cori Gauff

This contest would be 6th time that Belinda Bencic and Cori Gauff fight against each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Belinda Bencic may play Jasmine Paolini. Their head to head is 2-1 for Belinda Bencic.

Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Aryna Sabalenka

63 - 12win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
LWWWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 63-12 35-6 17-3 4-1 7-2 0-0
2024 56-14 38-7 15-4 2-2 1-1 0-0
2023 55-14 35-9 14-3 0-0 6-2 0-0
2022 33-22 20-15 9-5 0-0 4-2 0-0
2021 45-18 24-11 13-3 1-1 7-3 0-0
2020 29-10 14-7 6-3 9-0 0-0 0-0
2019 39-22 28-12 5-5 4-1 2-4 0-0
2018 51-25 34-13 7-6 3-2 7-4 0-0

Aryna Sabalenka has a 48-9 record in 2025, 24-4 on hard. As for the last 10 years, the Belarussian has a 251-96 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sabalenka won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the current season was winning the title in Brisbane where she defeated Polina Kudermetova in the final 4-6 6-3 6-2, in Miami where she overcame Jessica Pegula in the final 7-5 6-2, and in Madrid where she defeated Cori Gauff in the final 6-3 7-6(3).

Last year in Cincinnati Open Aryna won the title after defeating Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-5.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This contest would be 4th time that Belinda Bencic and Aryna Sabalenka play each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Belinda Bencic may come up against Iga Swiatek. Their head to head record is 4-1 for Iga Swiatek.