Petra Kvitova - Belinda Bencic predictions and free betting tips [10/08/2023]

Hello everyone! I want to start today's publication day with some analysis on the WTA 1000 tournament games in Montreal. The analysis will kick off with the face-off between Petra Kvitova and Belinda Bencic. The ladies will be vying for a place in the quarter-finals, and we'll try to find a good betting option for their confrontation.

Petra Kvitova

The Czech's commitment is top tier, and it’s crucial to note that her diligent style of play has been rewarding her with good results, neutralising any issues with physical abilities or endurance she might be lacking. It ought to be understood that Kvitova is considered an experienced tennis player who knows how to distribute her energy efficiently. However, she isn't always able to be genuinely powerful in comparison to nimble opponents who enjoy playing dynamically and taking the initiative.

In my previous forecast, I mentioned that Petra is looking good in the current season; albeit, she only won two titles, which might be considered global achievements by the experienced Kvitova. The victories in Miami(1000) and Berlin(500) tournaments allow her to seriously consider repeating these triumphs. It might be strategic for her to use all her resources in the upcoming US Open, as she hasn’t won any grand slams aside from Wimbledon. Moreover, Kvitova must mentally prepare for the Paris Olympic Games. The bronze in Rio de Janeiro is a massive achievement, but gold is always better.

In the Montreal tournament, the Czech player has only had one match at the moment. Camila Giorgi managed to make a comeback during Kvitova's second set slump but overall looked significantly weaker than Petra in the match.

In the round of 16, the Czech player will have a match with Belinda Bencic. The Swiss tennis player is notoriously persistent, so it's essential for Kvitova to seize the initiative, denying her opponent the chance to manoeuvre freely. I'm hoping Petra's serve won't let her down and she won't repeat the double faults she made in the battle with Giorgi in their upcoming match.

Belinda Bencic

We were pondering Kvitova’s bronze medal that she earned in Brazil, but Bencic is the Tokyo Olympics champion. However, in terms of the total career trophies, Belinda lags significantly behind Petra. Still, one mustn't forget that the Czech player is older, so Bencic might catch up.

This year, Belinda started off successfully, followed by average results, one of which was the final in Charleston, where Bencic could have become a two-time winner of the clay court competitions. Of course, one must highlight the two titles that Belinda won this season. First, she clinched the unremarkable Adelaide(2) tournament, followed by securing a trophy in the UAE capital.

Before her trip to Canada, Bencic had an erratic game record in Washington. Initially, her tennis game was removed from the context of a battle with Anastacia Potapova, who withdrew from the match after the first set. It followed with a straightforward match against Lauren Davis and was later crushed by Cori Gauff.

In Montreal, her adversaries have been adapting Bencic to the tournament's rhythm. She initially outplayed Lucia Bronzetti based on her class, but she had a challenging match almost lasting three hours with American Alicia Parks. Here, Bencic's experience came through as she remained more restrained and qualitative amidst the hustle.

The match with Kvitova will be vastly different from Bencic's previous two games. She must demonstrate steady, stable tennis without varying game points when everything is working out, then something starts not going accordingly. Clever rallies are the key to Belinda's success, and one mustn't forget about her service, which might not need to be influential for Petra, but it surely must be accurate, preferably always.

Head-to-head meetings

The Czech player has defeated Bencic four times throughout her career and lost twice. All the games have been conducted on hard courts; one time in 2019, they competed four times within the season.

Match forecast: Petra Kvitova – Belinda Bencic

Here I would try to take the exact match score. The girls usually play top matches. Assuming we'll witness three sets, I've decided on the winner - it should be Petra Kvitova. The Czech player more consistently plays the third sets, although she allows drop-offs in others. We will test the Czech's endurance, who, according to my assumptions, will have to play two three-set confrontations in a row. That's always demanding for any tennis player.