Prop Bets: Belinda Bencic VS Ekaterina Alexandrova 2025-07-07
Wimbledon 2025: Belinda Bencic vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova – A Tied Tango of Tennis
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for a match that’s as balanced as a Wimbledon croissant: Belinda Bencic (2.5) vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova (1.54). The odds here are so split, it’s like trying to decide whether “mash potatoes” or “mashed potatoes” is the superior phrase.
The Stats, Short and Sweet:
- Head-to-Head: 4-4, but their most recent clash went Alexandrova’s way in Bad Homburg.
- Bencic: A former No. 5 with Major experience, but she’s 2-0 against Alexandrova on grass this year? No, wait—she’s 0-1. Wait, this is grass? Never mind.
- Alexandrova: A 35-10 record this year, including semifinal runs in Doha and Stuttgart. She’s the human embodiment of “consistent.”
The Odds, Crunched and Humored:
- Bencic: Decimal odds of ~2.5 (implied probability: 40%). That’s the same chance as flipping a coin and getting “heads” twice in a row.
- Alexandrova: Decimal odds of ~1.54 (implied probability: 65%). The bookmakers are basically saying, “Bet on her, but also buy insurance.”
- Spread: Alexandrova -3.5 games (price: ~1.8-1.91), Bencic +3.5. If you’re betting on Bencic to cover, you’re banking on her pulling off a grass-court magic trick.
Totals: The over/under is set at 21.5 games (odds: ~1.8-1.95). Given their recent matches (Alexandrova’s 3-0 win over Cocciaretto in three sets), this feels like predicting whether a tennis match will have more rallies or more between-point stretching.
The Verdict:
The analysts say Bencic’s “experience and composure” make her the favorite, but the odds are throwing shade, siding with Alexandrova’s recent form. It’s like your grandpa saying pickles are better than bread, but the supermarket sells more bread.
Player Props? None listed here, but if you could bet on “Most Likely to Make the Quarterfinals,” Bencic’s resume says “veteran,” while Alexandrova’s says “I’ve been here before, too.”
Final Prediction: This match will be closer than a tiebreaker in a tie. But if you had to pick, go with Alexandrova (-3.5) to advance—unless you enjoy the thrill of rooting for the underdog, in which case, Bencic +3.5 offers a safety net. Either way, it’s a 21.5-game chess match waiting to unfold.
Note: Implied probabilities calculated via decimal odds (1 / decimal odds). No actual coins flipped during this prediction. 🎾
Created: July 7, 2025, 4:11 a.m. GMT