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As Madison Keys prepares to face Belinda Bencic in the WTA Charleston event on April 3, 2026, both players enter the match with commendable recent forms that set the stage for an intriguing encounter. Keys has secured victories in 3 of her last 5 matches, showcasing her powerful baseline game and formidable serve. Known for her aggressive style, she will likely aim to dictate play early and capitalize on any opportunities to break Bencic’s serve.
Conversely, Bencic has demonstrated impressive form, winning 4 of her last 5 contests. Her game is characterized by exceptional court coverage and the ability to construct points patiently, which often leads to high-stakes rallies. She will need to counter Keys’ aggression with her strategic shot placement and tactical versatility.
Bookmakers have set even odds at 1.9 for both players, reflecting the closely matched nature of this contest. Analytical models suggest a slight edge for Keys at 52.7% probability for a home win, while Bencic stands at 47.3% for victory. Given the contrasting styles and their current forms, fans can expect a competitive match, though outcomes remain uncertain and reliant on execution on the day.
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| Keys 50% |
Bencic 50% |
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.90 | 1.90 |
Latest Results
| 02.04.26 Madison Keys – Anna Bondar – 2:0 01.04.26 Madison Keys – Donna Vekic – 2:0 22.03.26 Qinwen Zheng – Madison Keys – 2:1 21.03.26 Elena Gabriela Ruse – Madison Keys – 0:2 09.03.26 Madison Keys – Sonay Kartal – 1:2 |
02.04.26 Sara Bejlek – Belinda Bencic – 0:2 31.03.26 Dayana Yastremska – Belinda Bencic – 1:2 24.03.26 Belinda Bencic – Cori Gauff – 1:2 23.03.26 Amanda Anisimova – Belinda Bencic – 0:2 21.03.26 Diana Shnaider – Belinda Bencic – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.03.25 Belinda Bencic – Madison Keys – 0:2 07.04.22 Madison Keys – Belinda Bencic – 0:2 02.03.21 Madison Keys – Belinda Bencic – 2:0 23.06.15 Belinda Bencic – Madison Keys – 2:0 28.05.15 Belinda Bencic – Madison Keys – 0:2 |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/32-finals
| 1 | Pegula J. (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Putintseva Y. | Sun L. | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Sherif M. | Yuan Y. (LL) | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Bye | Cocciaretto E. (14) | |
| 5 | Fernandez L. (9) | Bye | |
| 6 | Kudermetova P. (Q) | Oliynykova O. | 2 : 1 |
| 7 | Lys E. | Volynets K. | 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Bye | Shnaider D. (7) | |
| 9 | Jovic I. (4) | Bye | |
| 10 | Parks A. | Stoiana M. (Q) | 2 : 1 |
| 11 | Andreescu B. (WC) | Galfi D. | 2 : 1 |
| 12 | Bye | Kenin S. (16) | |
| 13 | Sakkari M. (10) | Bye | |
| 14 | Day K. (Q) | Badosa P. (WC) | 0 : 2 |
| 15 | Tomova V. (Q) | Brady J. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Bye | Kalinskaya A. (8) | |
| 17 | Keys M. (5) | Bye | |
| 18 | Tomljanovic A. | Vekic D. (Q) | 1 : 2 |
| 19 | Vidmanova D. (LL) | Bondar A. | 0 : 2 |
| 20 | Bye | Frech M. (11) | |
| 21 | Bejlek S. (13) | Bye | |
| 22 | Sierra S. (RET.) | Urhobo A. (Q) | 0 : 1 |
| 23 | Zakharova A. | Yastremska D. | 0 : 2 |
| 24 | Bye | Bencic B. (3) | |
| 25 | Stearns P. (17) | Bye | |
| 26 | Krueger A. | McNally C. | 2 : 1 |
| 27 | Kalieva E. (LL) | Kessler M. | 1 : 2 |
| 28 | Bye | Tjen J. (12) | |
| 29 | Baptiste H. (15) | Bye | |
| 30 | Stephens S. (WC) | Zarazua R. | 0 : 2 |
| 31 | Zhang S. | Starodubtseva Y. | 0 : 2 |
| 32 | Bye | Gorgodze E. (LL) |
1/16-finals
| 1 | Pegula J. (1) | Putintseva Y. | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Yuan Y. | Cocciaretto E. (14) | 0 : 2 |
| 3 | Fernandez L. (9) | Kudermetova P. | 2 : 0 |
| 4 | Volynets K. | Shnaider D. (7) | 0 : 2 |
| 5 | Jovic I. (4) | Parks A. | 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Andreescu B. | Kenin S. (16) | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Sakkari M. (10) | Badosa P. | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | Tomova V. | Kalinskaya A. (8) | 0 : 2 |
| 9 | Keys M. (5) | Vekic D. | 2 : 0 |
| 10 | Bondar A. | Frech M. (11) | 2 : 0 |
| 11 | Bejlek S. (13) | Urhobo A. | 2 : 0 |
| 12 | Yastremska D. | Bencic B. (3) | 1 : 2 |
| 13 | Stearns P. (17) | Krueger A. | 2 : 0 |
| 14 | Kessler M. | Tjen J. (12) | 2 : 0 |
| 15 | Baptiste H. (15) | Zarazua R. | 1 : 2 |
| 16 | Starodubtseva Y. | Gorgodze E. (LL) | 2 : 1 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Pegula J. (1) | Cocciaretto E. (14) | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Fernandez L. (9) | Shnaider D. (7) | 0 : 2 |
| 3 | Jovic I. (4) | Kenin S. (16) | |
| 4 | Badosa P. | Kalinskaya A. (8) | |
| 5 | Keys M. (5) | Bondar A. | 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Bejlek S. (13) | Bencic B. (3) | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Stearns P. (17) | Kessler M. | 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Zarazua R. | Starodubtseva Y. | 0 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Pegula J. (1) | Shnaider D. (7) | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | Keys M. (5) | Bencic B. (3) | |
| 4 | Kessler M. | Starodubtseva Y. |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
WTA Charleston Outrights
1. Pegula Jessica: 2.69 (29.2%)
2. Bencic Belinda: 4.87 (16.12%)
3. Keys Madison: 7.03 (11.15%)
4. Jovic Iva: 8.77 (8.95%)
5. Badosa Paula: 16.67 (4.71%)
6. Kalinskaya Anna: 17.13 (4.58%)
7. Shnaider Diana: 18.67 (4.2%)
8. Stearns Peyton: 20.67 (3.8%)
9. Kessler McCartney: 22.33 (3.51%)
10. Bejlek Sara: 25.67 (3.06%)
11. Fernandez Leylah: 31.33 (2.5%)
12. Zarazua Renata: 38.67 (2.03%)
13. Cocciaretto Elisabetta: 40.67 (1.93%)
14. Starodubtseva Yuliia: 43.83 (1.79%)
15. Kenin Sofia: 50 (1.57%)
16. Bondar Anna: 85.33 (0.92%)
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