Mihaela Buzarnescu vs Belinda Bencic — Linz Quarter-final
Buzarnescu M.
Mihaela Buzarnescu defeated Belinda Bencic 6-4 5-7 7-6 in the Linz quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Belinda Bencic came in ranked #14, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Mihaela Buzarnescu claimed a first win over Belinda Bencic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mihaela Buzarnescu edged Belinda Bencic in three tight sets (6–4 5–7 7–6).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-07 | Hobart | R32 | hard | Belinda Bencic | 4-6 6-3 7-5 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (167 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Freshness
Recent loadBencic B.: 8 days rest · 4 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About