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WTA Wimbledon

Prediction B. Bencic vs C. Gauff — 05.07.2026

Daniel Carter

WTA - 12

B. Bencic - C. Gauff

WTA Wimbledon 1/8-finals

July 5, 2026 • 12:00

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

WTA - 4

Tennis Head-to-Head and Recent Matches

Total games 6

H2H W-L 1-0-5

Avg sets per match 2.67

Last 5 W-L 1-4

Last 3 W-L 0-3

Current streak L3

Sets balance 0

Avg sets (last 5) 2.80

Sets range 2-3

3-set matches 4 (80%)

2-0 / 2-1 split 0/1 • 1/3

17% 1 Wins

0% 0 Draws

83% 5 Wins

Last 5 matches

Date

Match

Score

Tournament

Surface

25 Mar 2026

B. Bencic - C. Gauff

1:2 (3-6, 6-1, 3-6)

WTA Miami

—

30 Sep 2025

B. Bencic - C. Gauff

1:2 (6-4, 2-6)

Beijing

—

28 Apr 2025

B. Bencic - C. Gauff

0:2 (4-6, 2-6)

Madrid

—

12 Mar 2025

C. Gauff - B. Bencic

1:2 (6-3, 3-6, 4-6)

Indian Wells

—

19 Jan 2025

C. Gauff - B. Bencic

2:1 (5-7, 6-2, 6-1)

Australian Open

—

B. Bencic

Player Overview

Belinda Bencic enters this match with a career baseline win percentage around 56% on hard courts. Her current performance over the past two years has shown a slight upward trend, reflecting a player who is adapting well to the demands of the top-tier game. With a strong serve and capable return, Bencic is well-suited for the fast grass surface that Wimbledon presents.

Bencic has navigated her way through the early rounds in Wimbledon with three consecutive victories, most recently defeating Anna Kalinskaya in a close 2-1 match. This recent success illustrates her ability to handle pressure, and while she has yet to face a serious challenge in this tournament, her past experiences at Wimbledon suggest she can perform well under the spotlight. The upcoming clash against Coco Gauff will test her mettle against a younger, dynamic opponent.

Match results: B. Bencic

3 Jul 2026 WTA Wimbledon

B. Bencic

A. Kalinskaya

2 1

6 4

4 6

7 6

1 Jul 2026 WTA Wimbledon

B. Bencic

Xin. Wang

2 0

7 5

6 0

29 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon

B. Bencic

M. Stojsavljevic

2 0

6 2

6 1

11 Jun 2026 WTA London

H. Dart

B. Bencic

0 0

31 May 2026 WTA French Open

E. Svitolina

B. Bencic

2 1

4 6

6 4

6 0

29 May 2026 WTA French Open

P. Stearns

B. Bencic

0 2

3 6

27 May 2026 WTA French Open

C. McNally

B. Bencic

0 2

4 6

0 6

24 May 2026 WTA French Open

S. Kraus

B. Bencic

0 2

2 6

3 6

9 May 2026 WTA Rome

B. Bencic

A. Kalinskaya

0 2

4 6

3 6

7 May 2026 WTA Rome

B. Bencic

B. Andreescu

2 0

6 4

6 1

C. Gauff

Player Overview

Coco Gauff has established herself as a formidable competitor, boasting a career baseline win percentage near 59% on grass and a robust Elo rating that positions her among the elite. Currently, her form trajectory is stable, indicating she has found her rhythm and is consistently delivering strong performances, especially on this favored surface.

Match results: C. Gauff

3 Jul 2026 WTA Wimbledon

C. Liu

C. Gauff

0 2

3 6

2 6

1 Jul 2026 WTA Wimbledon

S. Sierra

C. Gauff

1 2

3 6

6 3

29 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon

T. Korpatsch

C. Gauff

0 2

2 6

1 6

17 Jun 2026 WTA Berlin

P. Badosa

C. Gauff

2 1

1 6

6 3

6 2

15 Jun 2026 WTA Berlin

N. Bartunkova

C. Gauff

0 0

30 May 2026 WTA French Open

C. Gauff

A. Potapova

1 2

6 4

4 6

28 May 2026 WTA French Open

C. Gauff

M. Sherif

2 0

6 3

6 2

26 May 2026 WTA French Open

C. Gauff

T. Townsend

2 0

6 4

6 0

16 May 2026 WTA Rome

C. Gauff

E. Svitolina

0 2

4 6

2 6

14 May 2026 WTA Rome

S. Cirstea

C. Gauff

0 2

4 6

3 6

Players Analysis

Belinda Bencic and Coco Gauff are set to face off in the WTA Wimbledon 1/8-finals. Bencic has shown solid form leading up to this match, winning her last three matches without dropping a set. In contrast, Gauff has also been performing well, winning her last three matches, but has faced more challenges, dropping sets in two of those matches. Their previous encounters have favored Gauff, who has won five out of their six meetings, including their last three matches.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

In their last ten matches, Bencic has a record of 7 wins and 3 losses, while Gauff has a slightly better record of 8 wins and 2 losses. Bencic's recent performance on grass has been impressive, as she has adapted well to the surface. Gauff, on the other hand, has also shown her prowess on grass, but her recent matches indicate a slight inconsistency. The head-to-head record heavily favors Gauff, who has won 5 out of 6 matches against Bencic, suggesting a psychological edge. The last encounter between them ended with Gauff winning 2-1 in sets.

B. Bencic — C. Gauff Prediction

This match is expected to be competitive, but Coco Gauff's superior head-to-head record and recent form give her the edge. Bencic will need to find a way to break through Gauff's strong serve and maintain her own serving consistency to have a chance at victory.

Final score in sets: 1:2
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1: B. Bencic 0 - C. Gauff 1, Set 2: B. Bencic 1 - C. Gauff 2
Expected aces: 5
Double faults: 3
Break points: 4

Expect Gauff to leverage her strong serve and aggressive baseline play to put pressure on Bencic. Bencic will need to counter with precise groundstrokes and effective net play to disrupt Gauff's rhythm. The match could hinge on Gauff's ability to convert break points and Bencic's effectiveness in defending against them.

3 Reasons Why C. Gauff Will Win

Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors C. Gauff 2:1 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors C. Gauff.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, C. Gauff has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than B. Bencic, which can swing tight scorelines.

Match Prediction

Date Match W S A DF BP

05.07.2026 12:00 WTA Wimbledon

B. Bencic

C. Gauff

1 2

0 1 1 1