Tokyo 2020: Belinda Bencic vs. Elena Rybakina 7/29/21 Tennis Prediction

Belinda Bencic meets Elena Rybakina in the semi final of Tokyo 2020 on Thursday, July 29th, 2021.

Which of these two youngsters will get themselves in their biggest final of their career as they aim to win Olympic Gold in Tokyo? Will it be the up and coming Elena Rybakina or the redemption season seeking Belinda Bencic?

Elena Rybakina put on a great match against the experienced Garbine Muguruza in the quarter finals, beating the Spaniard in 2 sets 7-5/6-1. Elena is definitely making a name for herself in the tennis world and she will know that she has both the chance at gold or silver, and if she loses she also has the chance at bronze. However, knowing Elena, I am sure she will come out in this match swinging for the fences as she is not someone who shows up just to participate.

Belinda Bencic came through a very entertaining encounter against the experienced and in form Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, beating her in 3 sets 6-0/3-6/6-3. Belinda Bencic came out determined from the first point and she ensured that she kept her composure during the tight moments to get herself in the semi final. Belinda is so exciting to watch when she is at her best, and if she can continue to build on this form and bring it over to the US hard court season, I am sure she will win some big titles this year.

This is going to be the 1^st meeting between both players, and I expect a very tight match between these two young stars. Elena is very talented and she has been in good form this year. However, Belinda has slightly more experience even if she is young as well. Belinda has so much potential and she is determined to get herself higher up the rankings and show us all the Belinda of old. I expect three sets in the match, but Belinda will make her way to the Final in Tokyo and give herself a good chance at the gold medal which would turn her back into a superstar on the WTA Tour.