{"id":19588,"date":"2019-09-04T21:58:50","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T01:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/?p=19588"},"modified":"2019-09-05T13:05:01","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T17:05:01","slug":"us-open-semifinal-prediction-andreescu-bencic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2019\/09\/04\/us-open-semifinal-prediction-andreescu-bencic\/","title":{"rendered":"US Open Semifinal Prediction: Bianca Andreescu vs Belinda Bencic"},"content":{"rendered":"

The US Open semifinals are set on the women’s side. We’ve already predicted the Serena Williams vs Elina Svitolina<\/a> match for you. Now we’re here with our predictions for this match. Offering their thoughts for you today are myself (Yesh Ginsburg), Tracey Essex, Eric Han, Jim Smith, <\/p>\n

US Open Semifinal Prediction<\/h2>\n

Bianca Andreescu vs Belinda Bencic<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tracey:<\/em>
\nThis is an incredible match-up between two feisty competitors playing at the top of their game. All the shots, all the weapons, solid serves \u2013 there is so little that separates Belinda Bencic and Bianca Andreescu in terms of shot-making ability. The Canadian and the Swiss are each looking for their first Slam final, so expect a battle which neither Bencic nor Andreescu will easily yield. To predict a winner, it comes down to the intangibles. That lands squarely with the 19-year-old Andreescu. So much determination and fearless in the biggest moments. Andreescu will keep prodding until she finds a way into Bencic\u2019s very solid game. I think we\u2019re well on our way to a rematch of the Rogers Cup final.
\nPrediction: Andreescu in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Jim:<\/em>
\nThis should be a great match. Both women come into New York in great form, Andreescu particularly so. The Canadian has played just a handful<\/a> of tournaments so far this year, but she has won two of them and looks to have a real chance of going all the way in New York as well. But she will be given a stern test by Bencic, who has begun to realize her formidable potential this season. It seems destined to be close, but Bencic has played the more convincing tennis this fortnight and should just edge it.
\nPrediction: Bencic in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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