Bencic - Ostapenko: betting tip for the Australian Open match

Current form

Bencic returned to the tour at the end of last year after giving birth to her child and immediately began playing in less prestigious tournaments to get into shape before the start of the new season. In 2025, Belinda played two matches at the United Cup, defeated Paquet (6-3, 6-1), after which she lost to Paolini without a chance (1-6, 1-6). Then there was the tournament in Adelaide, where the Swiss tennis player advanced from the qualification to the second round of the main draw.

Professional qualities

Belinda is a versatile tennis player, comfortable on all types of surfaces. She likes to pick up the pace of her game, forcing her opponents to make mistakes, although when she is not in shape, she herself fails completely with this style.

Current indicators in the tour

Considering that Bencic has not played on tour for almost a year, she currently occupies a modest 421st place in the world rankings. Let us recall that her best result in her career is fourth place. In Melbourne at the Australian Open, Belinda highest achievement was reaching the 1/8 finals.

Interesting facts for betting

• Only one of Bencic six matches played this year has gone to the maximum number of sets
• In five of Bencic previous six matches, the first set has not gone more than nine games.

Current form

Ostapenko had a poor pre-Slam tournament. In Brisbane, Elena lost to Bouzkova at the start (6-7, 4-6). Then in Adelaide, she barely beat Frech (4-6, 6-1, 6-1), after which she failed to cope with Keys, although she did win a set (6-3, 4-6, 3-6).

Professional qualities

The Latvian tennis player plays in a strictly attacking manner, trying to hit a winner at the first opportunity, most often using her powerful forehand. This type of tennis requires excellent physical preparation, which Elena often has difficulties with. Plus, she serves the second ball inconsistently, and the number of double faults periodically goes off the charts.

Current indicators in the tour

Ostapenko is currently ranked 17th in the world, and her best career achievement is fifth place. In Melbourne, Jelena needs to defend her ranking points from last year third round. The Latvian tennis player record at the Australian Open is the quarterfinals of 2023.

Interesting facts for betting

• In two of her three matches this season, Ostapenko played three sets
• More than nine games were played in the first set in two of Elena three previous matches