Bencic Faces Hon in Round of 32 at China Open

Beijing, China – The 2025 China Open continues on Sunday, September 28, where Swiss tennis star Belinda Bencic will face Australia’s Priscilla Hon in the round of 32. This match follows Bencic’s victory over American Katie Volynets, which marked her return to singles competition in Beijing after a month-long hiatus.

Bencic, currently ranked 16th in the WTA, secured a 6-3, 6-3 win against Volynets on Saturday. The match lasted 91 minutes, and although Bencic fell behind early in both sets, she regained control and closed out the match confidently. “I had to fight back, but I felt good once I found my rhythm,” Bencic said after her match.

In the next round, Bencic, who is seeking to regain form after a surprising second-round exit at the US Open, will challenge Hon, ranked 108th. The match is expected to begin at 5:10 AM ET on Sunday. Betting models indicate Bencic as the favorite, with a projected 78% chance of victory based on recent simulations.

Dimers‘ data analyst Greg Butyn noted that the model ran 10,000 simulations for the upcoming match, giving Bencic a significant edge. “We accounted for recent updates and various factors, showing Bencic as the likely winner,” Butyn stated.

The odds for the match favor Bencic heavily, with a moneyline of -375 against Hon’s +290. As fans eagerly anticipate the contest, the focus will be on whether Bencic can leverage her experience to advance further in the tournament.