Belinda Bencic vs Marta Kostyuk — Dubai Round of 32
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Bencic B.
Belinda Bencic defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-7 7-6 6-4 in the Dubai round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marta Kostyuk came in ranked #11, defending last year's round of 32. Belinda Bencic extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Belinda Bencic dropped the opening set before beating Marta Kostyuk 6–7 7–6 6–4.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-06 | Abu Dhabi | R16 | hard | Belinda Bencic | 6-4 7-5 |
| 2022-03-21 | Miami | R64 | hard | Belinda Bencic | 6-3 6-1 |
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 (117 vs 163). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadBencic B.: 8 days rest · 4 matches (14d) · Kostyuk M.: 4 days rest · 3 matches, 57 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About