Belinda Bencic vs Elena Rybakina — Abu Dhabi Semi-final
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Bencic B.
Belinda Bencic defeated Elena Rybakina 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the Abu Dhabi semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Rybakina came in ranked #2, defending the title. Belinda Bencic extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Belinda Bencic dropped the opening set before beating Elena Rybakina 3–6 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-27 | Chicago 2 | QF | hard | Elena Rybakina | 6-4 3-1 |
| 2021-07-24 | Tokyo Olympics | SF | hard | Belinda Bencic | 7-6(2) 4-6 6-3 |
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 (68 vs 96). 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.: 7 days rest · 1 match, 29 games (7d) · Rybakina E.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About