Belinda Bencic is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the U.S. Open. Belinda has defeated Shuai Zhang 6-3 6-3 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Ann Li.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Belinda Bencic’s projected draw andherprojected opposition at the U.S. Open. The Swiss has a unfavourable record (8-11) against the likely opposition.

R1 – Shuai Zhang (113) – 6-3 6-3
R2 – Ann Li (58) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Liudmila Samsonova (20) – H2H 1-5
or Priscilla Hon (126) – H2H 1-0
R4 – Jessica Pegula (4) – H2H 4-0
or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (45) – H2H 5-2
1/4 – Mirra Andreeva (5) – H2H 1-0
or Emma Navarro (11) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka (1) – H2H 1-2
or Jasmine Paolini (8) – H2H 2-1
Fin – Iga Swiatek (2) – H2H 1-4
or Cori Gauff (3) – H2H 2-3
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Draw

R2 – Ann Li’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

33 - 25win/loss in 2025

Rank
38
High
33
LWWWWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 33-25 20-15 7-6 4-1 2-3 0-0
2024 42-27 16-14 22-9 4-3 0-1 0-0
2023 36-28 16-13 15-9 4-4 1-2 0-0
2022 16-20 7-10 2-3 4-3 3-4 0-0
2021 25-14 19-8 1-1 4-2 1-3 0-0
2020 20-9 17-7 3-2 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 44-22 22-12 17-5 3-1 2-4 0-0
2018 29-22 20-16 6-5 3-1 0-0 0-0

Ann Li has a 24-20 win-loss record in 2025, 11-10 on hard. In connection to the last 10 years, Ann has a 141-96 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ann won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Ann’s best result of this current season was reaching the final Singapore and Cleveland.

Last year at the U.S. Open the American capitulated to Ajla Tomljanovic in the 1st round 6-4 6-4.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Ann Li

There is no head to head record between Belinda Bencic and Ann Li since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

R3 – Liudmila Samsonova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 5-1 for Liudmila Samsonova

30 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
17
High
12
LWLWWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 30-23 15-15 8-5 0-0 7-3 0-0
2024 26-23 12-15 6-5 0-0 8-3 0-0
2023 34-24 25-15 4-4 1-1 4-4 0-0
2022 30-17 26-10 3-4 0-0 1-3 0-0
2021 39-22 15-9 6-9 8-3 10-1 0-0
2020 20-12 10-6 4-4 6-2 0-0 0-0
2019 32-28 8-9 10-10 9-6 5-3 0-0
2018 65-23 12-4 49-16 1-2 0-0 3-1

Liudmila Samsonova has a 27-19 win-loss record in 2025, 12-11 on hard. In the course of the previous 10 years, the Russian has a 122-80 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Samsonova won 6 of her last 10 matches.

The Russian’s best result of this season was reaching the final Strasbourg.

Last year at the U.S. Open Ludmilla capitulated to Iga Swiatek in the 4th round 6-4 6-1.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Liudmila Samsonova

This would be the 7th time that Belinda Bencic and Liudmila Samsonova face off. The head to head is 5-1 for Samsonova (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Belinda Bencic may fight against Priscilla Hon. Their H2H is 1-0 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
LWLLWWL
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 38-16 win-loss record in 2025, 23-9 on hard. In the previous 17 years, Jessica has a 274-135 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Pegula won 6 of her last 10 matches.

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

Last year at the U.S. Open Pegula was overcome by Aryna Sabalenka in the final 7-5 7-5.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Jessica Pegula

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

Notwithstanding, Belinda Bencic may come up against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Their head to head is 5-2 for Belinda Bencic.

1/4 – Mirra Andreeva’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Belinda Bencic

40 - 16win/loss in 2025

Rank
9
High
5
LLLWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 40-16 24-9 11-4 0-0 5-3 0-0
2024 34-16 18-9 16-5 0-0 0-2 0-0
2023 36-9 7-4 23-4 0-0 6-1 0-0
2022 39-9 21-5 18-4 0-0 0-0 0-0

Mirra Andreeva has a 37-12 win-loss record in 2025, 21-5 on hard. In the last 4 years, the Russian has a 67-23 record on hard. Mirra won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of the current year was conquering the competition in Dubai where she beat Clara Tauson in the final 7-6(1) 6-1, and in Indian Wells where she overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the final 2-6 6-4 6-3.

Last year at the U.S. Open Andreeva lost to Ashlyn Krueger in the 2nd round 6-1 6-4.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Mirra Andreeva

This contest would be 2nd time that Belinda Bencic and Mirra Andreeva fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Bencic (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Belinda Bencic may play Emma Navarro. Their head to head is 1-0 for Emma Navarro.

1/2 – 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 51-10 record in 2025, 27-5 on hard. During the previous 10 years, the Belarussian has a 254-97 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian won 8 of her last 10 matches.

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

Last year at the U.S. Open Aryna conquered the competition after ousting Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This match would represent the 4th time that Belinda Bencic and Aryna Sabalenka face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Belinda Bencic could play Jasmine Paolini. Their head to head is 2-1 for Belinda Bencic.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-1 for Iga Swiatek

64 - 17win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
1
WWLLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 64-17 40-10 11-4 3-2 10-1 0-0
2024 64-9 29-5 26-2 7-1 2-1 0-0
2023 68-11 42-8 19-2 0-0 7-1 0-0
2022 67-9 42-6 18-1 5-1 2-1 0-0
2021 36-15 18-10 12-2 2-1 4-2 0-0
2020 16-5 6-4 7-1 3-0 0-0 0-0
2019 34-17 17-8 10-3 4-3 3-3 0-0
2018 43-6 8-1 34-5 1-0 0-0 0-0

Iga Swiatek has a 50-12 record in 2025, 29-7 on hard. During the previous 10 years, Iga has a 191-49 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Iga will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 6 matches winning streak.

Her most significant result of this season was winning the title at the Wimbledon where she defeated Amanda Anisimova in the final 6-0 6-0, and in Cincinnati where she defeated Jasmine Paolini in the final 7-5 6-4.

Last year at the U.S. Open Swiatek surrendered to Jessica Pegula in the quarter 6-2 6-4.

H2H Belinda Bencic vs. Iga Swiatek

This match would represent the 6th time that Belinda Bencic and Iga Swiatek fight against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Belinda Bencic may come up against Cori Gauff. Their H2H record is 3-2 for Cori Gauff.