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Belinda Bencic will be looking to make her first quarter final at Wimbledon when she takes on Victoria Azarenka in the fourth round at the All England Club.
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After making the quarter finals at the US Open last year, and winning the title in Eastbourne last week, Bencic has an opportunity to continue her fantastic season.
The 18-year-old is the youngest player inside the top 40 and will crack the top 20 with a win tonight.
Looking to stop her will be Azarenka, who has come back nicely, after an injury riddled 2014.
The Belarussian has made the semi-finals at Wimbledon twice before in 2012 and 2013.
She will be looking to get back to that level with a win tonight.
Azarenka has been in great form over the first three rounds, losing just 17 games, on her way to the fourth round. Bencic, in comparison, has needed three sets in the first two rounds and a comeback from set point down to beat Bethanie Mattek-Sands in straight sets in the third round.
This is a fascinating match-up, which will all be about power. Azarenka has a strong serve, and a strong forehand.
Bencic’s serve isn’t as strong but her power from the baseline is damaging. If Bencic can get enough chances to break Azarenka, then she is a chance of winning.
The Swiss star loves this surface and has been impressive on it. Azarenka is a big favourite with the bookies but I genuine believe this is a 50/50 match.
Bencic should not be underestimated and I predict an upset here. The Swiss star has been great on grass and I see that continuing in a three-set classic.
PREDICTION – Bencic 2-1
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