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Match DetailsFixture: (5) Belinda Bencic vs (6) Linda NoskovaDate: October 26, 2025Tournament: 2025 Pan Pacific OpenRound: FinalVenue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, JapanCategory: WTA 500Surface: Hard (Outdoors)Prize Money: $1,064,510Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSNBelinda Bencic vs Linda Noskova previewBencic at the Toray Pan Pacific Open - Source: GettyBencic (World No. 13) is enjoying a strong resurgence after her maternity break. She holds a 36-17 record in 2025, captured the Abu Dhabi title in February, and now has advanced to her second Pan Pacific Open final a decade after her first.Her form on hard courts has improved consistently, and she appears hungry for another trophy.Noskova (World No. 17) is a rising star at just 20 years old. The Czech has compiled a 39-25 record this season and reached the China Open final in October, demonstrating she belongs at the top level. Her game is powerful and increasingly consistent.This final presents a clash of experience versus youth. Bencic’s recent title form gives her the edge, but Noskova’s momentum and power make her dangerous.Belinda Bencic vs Linda Noskova head-to-headBencic and Noskova's meeting in the final of the 2025 Pan Pacific Open is their first clash on the WTA Tour. Their head-to-head currently stands at 0-0.Belinda Bencic vs Linda Noskova oddsPlayer NameMoneylineHandicap BetsTotal GamesBelinda Bencic+100+1.5 (-135)Over 22.5 (-110)Linda Noskova-120-1.5 (-110)Under 22.5 (-130)(Odds are sourced from BetMGM)Belinda Bencic vs Linda Noskova predictionNoskova at the Toray Pan Pacific Open - Source: GettyBencic arrives in the final of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on the back of three gritty victories in Tokyo. She edged Varvara Gracheva 6-4, 6-3 in the round of 16, then survived Karolina Muchova 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the quarter-finals, and defeated Sofia Kenin 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-2 in the semi-finals.Noskova, meanwhile, arrives in the final of the 2025 Pan Pacific Open having displayed strong form in Tokyo. In the Round of 16, she edged past McCartney Kessler 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, showing resilience and composure. Her quarter-final opponent, Anna Kalinskaya, retired with Noskova leading 6-1, 1-0.In the semifinal, she received a walkover from Elena Rybakina, who withdrew before the match was played due to a back injury.Bencic has the experience advantage and is more battle-hardened in big-match scenarios. She should start strong, Noskova may respond, but the Swiss will likely prevail.Pick: Bencic to win in three sets.Belinda Bencic vs Linda Noskova betting tipsTip 1: Bencic to win 2-1 in sets.Tip 2: Match to go over 21.5 games.Tip 3: Noskova over 10.5 games won.
