NingboHardQuarter-finals17 Oct 2025 · 07:10
B. Bencic
#11 · Switzerland
VS
J. Paolini
#8 · Italy
BENCIC
2.52
·
PAOLINI
1.59

Odds

Market
Bencic
Paolini
Winner
2.52
1.59

Player analysis

B. Bencic has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.9. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving B. Bencic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.

DS 5.93Trend mixed

J. Paolini has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.0 to 8.0, with at least one match where J. Paolini was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving J. Paolini vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +14 over the last five.

DS 1.37Trend up

Recent form

Hard court stats

Bencic
Stat
Paolini
66%
Win rate
54.2%
283–146
W–L
147–124

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %70%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted50%
BP saved70%
Aces2
Double faults3
1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved60%
Aces5
Double faults2

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

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B. Bencic vs J. Paolini head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA United CupHardBencic4-6 3-6
NingboHardQuarter-finalsPaolini7-5 5-7 3-6
United CupHardPaolini6-1 6-1
WTA Billie Jean King Cup - World GroupHardBencic7-5 6-3