The Ukrainian tennis player is known for her aggressive playing style. She prefers to attack and finish rallies with powerful shots, without dragging out exchanges from the baseline. When Dayana is in form, her game becomes dangerous for any opponent. However, this strategy also carries risks — a high percentage of unforced errors can work against her.
Strengths: Aggressive style, powerful shots, high speed.
Weaknesses: Instability, tendency to make errors.
Current form: This season, she has played 19 matches, winning 12 of them. Her best result so far is reaching the final of the Linz tournament.
Interesting facts: In the last seven matches involving Yastremska, the winner consistently won in two sets.
Bencic has successfully returned to the tour after giving birth and has already made her presence felt in major tournaments. She won the title in Abu Dhabi and reached the quarterfinals of the prestigious Indian Wells tournament. Belinda is capable of maintaining a high pace, forcing her opponents into intense rallies. Her strong first serve also helps her win many easy points.
Strengths: Consistency, high rally speed, powerful serve.
Weaknesses: Potential slumps in performance due to the high intensity.
Current form: In the 2025 season, she has secured 17 wins in 22 matches. She has already returned to the top 50 in the rankings and aims to climb even higher.
Interesting facts: In her last three tournaments in Miami, she consistently reached at least the third round.
The players have met on court four times, with Bencic winning three of those encounters. This gives her a psychological advantage ahead of the meeting in Miami. However, Yastremska is a player who can challenge on any given day, especially if her attacking style works in her favor.
Based on current form and head-to-head statistics, Belinda Bencic appears to be the favorite. Bookmakers rate her chances of winning at around 1.50, while Yastremska’s chances are at 2.60.
Likely scenario: If Bencic manages to maintain a high pace and serve consistently, she will be able to control the match. However, if Yastremska can minimize errors and execute her aggressive tactics, she might fight for the win.
Prediction: Belinda Bencic’s victory. This match promises to be interesting, and fans should expect a tense battle, especially in the early games. However, Bencic’s experience and consistency will likely be the deciding factors in this encounter.
Despite Belinda Bencic being the clear favorite according to bookmakers due to her strong season, Dayana Yastremska has been in good form, losing only to Swiatek in her last two tournaments. In their previous encounters, Yastremska has consistently pushed Bencic, with four tie-breaks in their last three matches. We don't expect a dominant victory from the Swiss player today. Our prediction is a Yastremska win with a +5 game handicap, with odds of 1.77.
