In this meeting, the representative of Switzerland, Belinda Benchich, who is on the 12th line of the rating, and the Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova, the 37th racket of the world, met. Despite everything, in this match Bookmakers predicted a stubborn struggle with a large number of games. Accordingly, it was possible to consider the TB rates by game. Moreover, from TB20.5.
First set
As one would expect, a struggle ensued in this meeting. The opponents were effective in their serves. An equal fight went on until the 10th game. After the score once again became equal: 5 - 5, Belinda was able to take not only her serve, but also realize a break point. Thus, the Swiss tennis player wins the first set with a score of 7 - 5.
Second set
The beginning turned out to be more successful for the Russian woman. She was able to realize a break point. Kuznetsova took the lead 0 - 1. Immediately after that, Svetlana wins the game with her serve. The score becomes 0 - 2. In game 3, after the score 0 - 30, Belinda makes a double mistake. The score in the game becomes 0 - 40. The next draw Benchich was able to recoup a little: 15 - 40. But Kuznetsova was able to finish the pressure and realized a break point. The score becomes 0 - 3. In the 4th game, at the pitch of the blacksmith's, a fight ensued. After 5 “straight” and won back the break point Kuznetsova was able to take a point on her serve (0 - 4). In the 5th game, Bencic was able to take a point on her serve (1 - 4). Immediately Kuznentsova answered with a point in response to her serve (1 - 5). In the 7th game, after 2 exactly, Belinda Bencic takes a point on her serve (2 - 5). In the 8th game, Kuznetsova takes a point on her serve. She wins the game and set with a score of 2 - 6. Thus, she compares the score in the match: 1 - 1.
Decisive set
In 1 game of 3 sets, Belinda takes a point on her serve. In the second game, Bencic converted a break point. In game 3, Svetlana responded in kind. She converted a break point and reduced the gap (2 - 1). In the 4th game, the Russian woman takes a point on her serve (2 - 2). In the 5th game, Sveta was able to realize another break-point. She took the lead (2 - 3). After that, Belinda wins 2 games in a row. One gem on her own, and one on Svetlana's serve. She took the lead: 4 - 3. Belinchich wins game 8 with another break point and goes to serve for the match. When the score is 40 - 30 (9 game) Benchich makes a double mistake. The score becomes even. After the second "exactly" Svetlana was able to win two draws in a row. With a break point Kuznetsova reduces the difference in the score (5 - 4). But alas, in the 10th game, Svetlana could not take her serve. Benchich implemented a break point. Thus, she won the gem, set and match.
Statistics
The match lasted 2 hours 39 minutes.
Kuznetsova won by aces: 1 - 5.
Bencic made more double mistakes: 10 - 2.
Draw on actively won points: 24 - 24.
Belinchich made 2 more double faults: 52 - 50.
In percentage terms, Svetlana realized more break points than her rival: Belinda - 5 out of 13 = 38%; Kuznetsov - 5 out of 10 = 50%.
In total, Belinda won more points than Svetlana: 100 - 96.
A total of 30 games were played in the match.
Thus, with a minimal lead, Belinda wins the 2nd round match of the Australian Open 2021. She goes into round 3.
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