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Charleston Open: Bencic vs. Bejlek Showdown Looms
2 Apr
Summary
- Belinda Bencic advanced after a tough three-set victory over Dayana Yastremska.
- Sara Bejlek secured a dominant win, conceding only two games in her second-round match.
- This marks the first career meeting between Bencic and Bejlek, with both players in strong form.
Belinda Bencic, the third seed at the Charleston Open, has advanced to the third round after a hard-fought victory over Dayana Yastremska. Bencic secured the win with a final score of 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, overcoming a resilient Yastremska in a match that saw momentum shifts.
Her opponent in the next round will be Sara Bejlek. The young Czech player demonstrated impressive form by defeating qualifier Akasha Urhobo with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 scoreline. This sets up a highly anticipated first-time career meeting between Bencic and Bejlek.
Bencic, who holds a 13-4 record this season and won the Charleston Open in 2022, enters the match as the favorite. Bejlek, with an 8-3 record this year, has previously shown success against top-20 players. However, her recent withdrawal from the Dubai Open due to injury and a subsequent heavy loss in Miami might be a concern.
