# Katarzyna Kawa def. Belinda Bencic

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18795802/katarzyna-kawa-vs-belinda-bencic
Tour: WTA

Katarzyna Kawa defeated Belinda Bencic 7-5 6-2 in the 2026 Ningbo Open second round on hard courts on October 22, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-5 6-2
- Tournament: Ningbo Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 16
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-22

## Player comparison
| Field | Katarzyna Kawa | Belinda Bencic |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | POL | SUI |
| Birth date | 1992-11-17 | 1997-03-10 |
| Age | 33 | 29 |
| Height | 178 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 128 | 14 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 586 | 2662 |
| Elo (entering) | 1667 | 1948 |
| Current career W-L | 22-26 | 312-195 |
| Current career earnings | $1,608,653 | $17,433,115 |

Pre-match H2H: Katarzyna Kawa 0-0 Belinda Bencic.

## Stats
| Stat | Katarzyna Kawa | Belinda Bencic |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 5 | 2 |
| Double faults | 9 | 4 |
| 1st serve % | 44.6% | 58.7% |
| 1st serve points won % | 79.3% | 61.4% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 47.2% | 29.0% |
| BP saved % | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| BP converted % | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Service points won % | 61.5% | 48.0% |
| Return points won % | 52.0% | 38.5% |
| Total points won % | 56.4% | 43.6% |
| Match Serve+ | +4.6 | -8.9 |
| Match Return+ | +8.9 | -4.6 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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