H2H record and odds point to Gauff over Bencic at Wimbledon

Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic meet in the Wimbledon WTA fourth round on Sunday, a best-of-three grass-court encounter with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. The world number seven holds a commanding 5-2 head-to-head lead over Bencic, though their only previous meeting on grass is yet to happen. Market pricing strongly favours Gauff, but Bencic's flawless start to the grass season and sharper last-10 form suggest this could be more competitive than the odds imply.

Gauff's 5-2 grip on the rivalry

Coco Gauff has won five of the seven previous meetings with Belinda Bencic, including their most recent clash in the Adelaide semi-finals in February 2021. That match went the distance, with Gauff prevailing 2-1. However, the pair have never played on grass, so the surface record remains a blank slate. Per-match averages highlight Gauff's serving edge – she wins 78% of service games and strikes over five aces per match, while Bencic wins just 67% of her service games in their match-ups. That contrast could prove decisive on Wimbledon's turf.

Bencic B.

Gauff C.

Wins

2 5

First Serve Points Won

62 %72 %

Second Serve Points Won

46 %47 %

Return Points Won

38 %43 %

Break Points Converted

49 %43 %

Break Points Saved

57 %51 %

Bencic's perfect grass start meets Gauff's solid record

On grass this season, Belinda Bencic is a perfect 3-0, winning 82% of her service games and converting 58% of break points. Coco Gauff is 3-1 on the surface, matching Bencic's 82% service hold rate but returning less effectively at just 33%. Both players hold their serve with similar authority, but Bencic has been more clinical in the clutch moments on grass so far.

Recent form points narrowly to Bencic

Over the last ten matches, Bencic holds a 7-3 record compared to Gauff's 6-4, and she has been slightly more efficient on serve and return. Bencic wins 74% of service games and 45% of return games, while Gauff posts 71% and 42% respectively. Both have won 80% of opening sets in that span, which suggests the first set could be pivotal. Bencic's superior break-point conversion of 56% to Gauff's 43% gives her an edge in pressure moments.

Market confidence sits firmly with Gauff

Bookmakers price Gauff at 1.67 to win the match, with Bencic as the 2.2 outsider. First-set odds follow a similar pattern, with Gauff at 1.73 and Bencic at 2.1. The market is clearly backing the American's higher ranking and strong H2H record, despite the surface nuance.

Bencic B.

Gauff C.

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Serve and return dynamics on grass

This match revolves around Gauff's first-strike tennis against Bencic's counter-punching skills. Gauff's superior serving numbers and ability to win points behind her first delivery make her the more natural grass-court fit. Yet Bencic's recent efficiency on break points and her flawless start to the season on the surface provide a strong counter. Gauff's tendency for double faults – over six per match in their H2H – offers Bencic opportunities, but she will need to handle Gauff's pace and take her chances when they come.

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