No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek and unseeded Belinda Bencic are both in uncharted territory, as they are in the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time in their respective careers. Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, had never advanced past the quarterfinals of Wimbledon prior to this week. She secured her place in the last four with a 2-0 win over Liudmila Samsonova on Wednesday, while Bencic took out the 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva. Although Bencic has never made a Grand Slam final, she reached the semifinals of the 2019 US Open.

Match Details:

• Time: 10 a.m. ET on Thursday
• Location: Centre Court, London
• Odds: Swiatek is the favorite at -330 (risk $330 to win $100), while Bencic stands at +260 (risk $100 to win $260). The over/under for total games is 20.5, with Swiatek favored by 4.5 games.

Before making any picks for the Swiatek vs. Bencic match, it’s crucial to consider the insights from tennis expert Jose Onorato who has in-depth knowledge from his competitive training in Caracas, Venezuela.

Why Swiatek can win: While Swiatek faced difficulties last season, she has improved her grass game, reaching the finals in Bad Homburg prior to Wimbledon and winning four of her five career meetings against Bencic.

Why Bencic can win: Bencic’s prior experience could be advantageous, especially as she displays consistency on grass without the weight of expectations that Swiatek carries.

Moreover, As Bencic has a significant win rate at Wimbledon, it sets the stage for a competitive match.

For the latest insights from Onorato on this showdown, check out his detailed analysis and predictions only on SportsLine.