Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva faces Swiss veteran Belinda Bencic in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Andreeva is the youngest quarterfinalist at Wimbledon since 2005, riding a perfect run, with zero sets dropped in four matches. She’s displaying fearless shot-making and unwavering composure.
Bencic, ranked No. 35, is on a comeback surge: after maternity leave, she’s powering through with hard-earned wins over higher-ranked foes and carrying fierce confidence.
Andreeva vs. Bencic Head-to-Head
This will be their first professional meeting.
Andreeva’s dominance on grass and breakthrough form suggest an early edge, but Bencic brings invaluable big-match savvy and history of disrupting top opponents.
What to Watch
Power vs. experience: Andreeva’s aggressive first-strike game meets Bencic’s calm, strategic counterpunching.
Handling pressure: Andreeva hasn’t faced adversity this fortnight; Bencic has been battle-tested in tight moments.
Return game: Bencic’s accuracy on second serve returns could slow Andreeva’s momentum on Centre Court.
Prediction
Andreeva in three sets. Bencic’s grit and hunger make this compelling, but the youngster’s unmatched confidence and clean-hitting give her the edge.
Expect a tight opener, before Andreeva’s power takes over.
How to Watch Andreeva vs. Bencic
The Mirra Andreeva–Belinda Bencic match is scheduled for 8:30 AM Eastern on Centre Court at 8:30 AM Eastern Wednesday.
The game airs live on ESPN2 via whip-around coverage and streams in full on ESPN+.
Mirra Andreeva (7) vs. Belinda Bencic (35)
Time: 8:30 AM Eastern
Court: Centre Court
TV: ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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