Belinda Bencic vs Jelena Ostapenko

WTA Ningbo (IX) (China), Hard. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 02:56.

Updated

Tennis Gauge's model favors Belinda Bencic, giving them a 73% chance to win against Jelena Ostapenko (27%). Belinda Bencic leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Bencic is 5-5 in their last 10, Ostapenko 6-4. At -149, the odds imply 60% for Belinda Bencic, below the model's 73%.

This preview is from Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The result isn't in the database yet.

Pre-match prediction

The model makes Belinda Bencic a 73% favorite. At -149 the sportsbook implies 60% for Belinda Bencic, 13 points below the model's 73%.

Model
73%
Book
60%

Model minus book: +13 pts

Model
27%
Book
45%

Model minus book: -18 pts

Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Belinda Bencic at -149 · Model track record

Player comparison

Belinda BencicJelena Ostapenko
Tennis Gauge rating71187120
Tour rankWTA #18WTA #17
Last 10 matches5-56-4
Last 30 days2-27-4
Current streak1 Loss2 Losses
Season record31-1628-21
UTR12.8212.44
Elo (52 weeks)19591860
Best surfaceHardGrass
Worst surfaceGrassHard

Head to head

Belinda Bencic leads 1-0.

DateWinnerScoreTournament
20.10.2026Belinda Bencic6-3, 1-1China Ningbo

Recent form

Belinda Bencic, last 10

DateOpponentScore
22.10.2026Katarzyna Kawa L7-5, 6-2
20.10.2026Jelena Ostapenko W6-3, 1-1
14.10.2026Sonay Kartal L6-0, 7-5
05.10.2026Ann Li L6-4, 6-3
03.10.2026Anastasia Zakharova W6-1, 7-6
01.09.2026Yulia Putintseva L4-6, 7-5, 6-3
16.08.2026Lois Boisson L6-3
10.08.2026Alexandra Eala W6-4, 6-0
08.08.2026Taylor Townsend W6-7, 7-6, 6-4
05.08.2026Sloane Stephens W6-3, 6-1

Jelena Ostapenko, last 10

DateOpponentScore
20.10.2026Belinda Bencic L6-3, 1-1
17.10.2026Sonay Kartal L7-6, 7-6
16.10.2026Diana Shnaider W7-6, 6-1
16.10.2026Diana Shnaider W7-6, 6-1
15.10.2026Leylah Fernandez W6-1, 1-6, 6-4
14.10.2026Jessica Pegula W2-6, 7-6, 6-3
13.10.2026Daria Kasatkina W6-1, 6-1
05.10.2026Elise Mertens L6-2, 3-6, 6-3
03.10.2026Paula Badosa W7-6, 7-5
24.09.2026Taylah Preston L6-4, 6-1

Common opponents, last 12 months

OpponentBelinda BencicJelena Ostapenko
Alexandra Eala 1-0
W 6-4, 6-0
1-0
W 6-4, 7-5
Anastasia Zakharova 1-0
W 6-1, 7-6
2-0
W 6-4, 6-1, W 6-7, 6-3, 6-4
Anna Kalinskaya 1-1
W 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, L 6-4, 6-3
1-1
W 6-1, 6-2, L 2-6, 6-1, 6-4
Dayana Yastremska 1-0
W 6-2, 6-7, 6-3
1-0
W 6-4, 6-4
Diana Shnaider 2-0
W 6-2, 7-6, W 6-3, 6-3
2-0
W 7-6, 6-1, W 7-6, 6-1
Elise Mertens 2-0
W 6-2, 6-3, W 6-3, 4-6, 7-6
0-1
L 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
Hailey Baptiste 0-1
L 6-1, 6-7, 6-3
0-1
L 6-3, 6-4
Jasmine Paolini 1-0
W 6-4, 6-3
1-0
W 5-7, 6-2, 7-5
Jessica Pegula 0-1
L 6-3, 7-6
1-1
W 2-6, 7-6, 6-3, L 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
Sara Bejlek 1-0
W 7-6, 6-2
0-1
L 6-4, 6-3
Sonay Kartal 0-1
L 6-0, 7-5
0-1
L 7-6, 7-6
Xin Yu Wang 2-0
W 7-5, 6-0, W 4-6, 6-2, 10-5
0-1
L 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
Zeynep Sonmez 1-0
W 6-3, 6-2
1-0
W 6-3, 6-0

Belinda Bencic vs Jelena Ostapenko: quick answers

Who will win Belinda Bencic vs Jelena Ostapenko?

Tennis Gauge's model favors Belinda Bencic, giving them a 73% chance to win against Jelena Ostapenko (27%).

What is the head-to-head record between Belinda Bencic and Jelena Ostapenko?

Belinda Bencic leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 20, 2026, won by Belinda Bencic 6-3, 1-1 at China Ningbo.

Who is in better form, Belinda Bencic or Jelena Ostapenko?

Belinda Bencic is 5-5 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Jelena Ostapenko is 6-4 (current streak: 2 Losses).

How does Tennis Gauge rate Belinda Bencic and Jelena Ostapenko?

Belinda Bencic is rated 7118 (WTA #18) and Jelena Ostapenko is rated 7120 (WTA #17). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.

What are the odds for Belinda Bencic vs Jelena Ostapenko?

Belinda Bencic is priced at -149 and Jelena Ostapenko at +121, which implies a 60% and 45% chance to win. The model rates Belinda Bencic 13 points higher than the odds do (73% vs 60%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.