Elise Mertens will face Belinda Bencic in the round of 32 at the 2026 WTA Indian Wells Open tournament on Tuesday.
This article features Stats Insider’s prediction and tips for the Mertens vs Bencic match, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday’s Mertens-Bencic women’s singles match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives Bencic a 53% chance of winning against Mertens at the WTA Indian Wells Open tournament.
Mertens vs Bencic: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday’s WTA Indian Wells Open match between Mertens and Bencic are listed below:
Head to Head: Mertens $2.10, Bencic $1.72
First Set: Mertens $2.00, Bencic $1.80
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has Mertens at $2.10 and Bencic at $1.72.
TAB currently has odds for Mertens to win the first set at $2.00 and odds for Bencic to win the first set at $1.80.
Mertens vs Bencic: Best Bets
Head to Head: Mertens at $2.10 with TAB
First Set: Bencic at $1.90 with TAB
Stats Insider’s Elise Mertens vs Belinda Bencic betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Even though our predictive analytics model suggests that Bencic is more likely to win the match, taking Mertens to win is the best option because of the edge we identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds that are currently being offered.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor over the long run.
And while Bencic is more likely to win the first set on this occassion, our suggested bet of Bencic ($1.90) is based on the likelihood of that happening, per our model, and the betting odds currently available.
Mertens vs Bencic: Prediction
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Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Mertens-Bencic match at the WTA Indian Wells Open event.
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Mertens vs Bencic: WTA Indian Wells Open Essential Details
The 2026 WTA Indian Wells Open match between Elise Mertens and Belinda Bencic is scheduled to commence at 5:00am AEDT.
Match: Elise Mertens vs Belinda Bencic
Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026
Approx. Time: 5:00am AEDT
Event: WTA Indian Wells, USA Women’s Singles 2026
Round: Round of 32
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Elise Mertens vs Belinda Bencic predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our tennis tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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