Amanda Anisimova vs Belinda Bencic Miami Prediction 3/23/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Amanda Anisimova and Belinda Bencic meet for the second time in as many weeks at the 2026 Miami Open. The match is scheduled for Monday, March 23. Here’s our Amanda Anisimova vs Belinda Bencic prediction. This preview will also include an Amanda Anisimova vs Belinda Bencic pick.

Amanda Anisimova vs Belinda Bencic Preview

Amanda Anisimova is coming off a straight sets win over Yuliia Starodubtseva in the last round, with the match 18 games to decide. Anisimova took a competitive first set 6-4 in 46 minutes, recovering from a slow start before easing to the lead. In the second set, Anisimova broke the Ukrainian twice to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open for the second consecutive year.

In the victory, Anisimova flashed 3 aces past Starodubtseva. She landed 56% of first serves in play and won 78% of first serve points (25/32). Anisimova won 44% of second serve points (11/25) and saved one of three break points on her serve. Before this, Anisimova kicked off the tournament with a three-set victory against Ajla Tomljanovic. She improves to 11-5 for the season and will seek her first quarterfinal since Dubai in February.

Belinda Bencic saw off World No. 20 Diana Shnaider in straight sets, with the match taking 18 games to decide. Bencic won in two identical sets 6-3, 6-3 in an hour and 25 minutes. Bencic hit 2 aces and 1 double fault in the match. Bencic landed 68% of first serves in play and won 70% of first serve points (28/40).

Bencic won 63% of second serve points (12/19) and saved all six break points she faced on serve. Before this, Bencic beat Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-2 to begin the tournament. The Swiss has made the semifinal of the Miami Open back in 2022, in what is her best appearance at the event.

Amanda Anisimova vs Belinda Bencic Head-To-Head

Anisimova and Bencic have played four times at the WTA level. The head-to-head is tied at 2-all. They last played at Indian Wells last season, where Bencic won in three sets.

Amanda Anisimova vs Belinda Bencic Prediction

I fancy Anisimova to take this. It will be a fascinating battle of the bakchands, but Anisimova just edges this with better control and more firepower, and with the ability to hit more winners. Give me Anisimova in three sets.

Nur Said's Pick: Anisimova in three sets