Belinda Bencic def. Katie Boulter
6-0 7-5
Belinda Bencic defeated Katie Boulter 6-0 7-5 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 20, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Belinda Bencic | Katie Boulter |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 5 |
| First serve % | 68 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 74 | 59 |
| Second serve points won % | 62 | 35 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 55 |
| Break points converted % | 45 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 48 |
| Return points won % | 52 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 61 | 39 |
| Serve rating | 123 | 90 |
| Return rating | 138 | 77 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Belinda Bencic | Katie Boulter |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SUI | GBR |
| Birth date | Mar 10, 1997 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| Age | 28 | 29 |
| Height | 175 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 10 | 113 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,512 | 684 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,004 | 1,754 |
| Current career W-L | 310–192 | 96–96 |
| Current career earnings | $17,231,250 | $4,721,091 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.