Iga Swiatek Faces Belinda Bencic in Wuhan Open Showdown

WUHAN, China — Iga Swiatek, the No. 2 seed, is set to face 13th seed Belinda Bencic in the third round of the Wuhan Open on October 9, 2025. Swiatek, who has had a remarkable season, will look to continue her winning ways against Bencic.

Swiatek has displayed dominance this year, recently achieving her 60th win of the season in a match against Marie Bouzkova, where she lost only two games. Her victories include titles in major tournaments such as Wimbledon and Cincinnati. After a tough exit in Beijing, she is eager to reestablish her form in Wuhan.

Bencic, on the other hand, has also had an impressive season since returning from maternity leave. She captured a title in Abu Dhabi and reached the quarterfinals in Indian Wells. In Wuhan, she has yet to drop a set, having sent Donna Vekic packing in the first round and advancing to the third round after receiving a walkover against Elise Mertens.

The two players have met five times before, with Swiatek leading their head-to-head record 4-1. Their last encounter was at the Wimbledon Championships earlier this year, where Swiatek triumphed decisively.

As they prepare to meet, analysts are predicting a close match. Although Swiatek is favored due to her consistent performance, Bencic’s recent form indicates she could make it a competitive battle.

Fans can catch the action on live telecasts across various networks, including Tennis Channel for viewers in the USA. The match will take place at the Optics Valley International Tennis Center, part of the WTA 1000 event with a significant prize pool of $3,654,963.