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Fourth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova faces McCartney Kessler in this Ningbo Open quarter-final on Friday. Can the Russian star defeat 33rd-ranked Kessler to qualify for the semi-finals? Check out our prediction for the match below.
Ekaterina Alexandrova began her Ningbo Open campaign by dismantling 108th-ranked Yue Yuan in straight sets to qualify for the quarter-finals. She saw off the former World No. 36 6-3, 6-3 in 88 minutes to secure her spot in the last eight.
This result saw the five-time WTA champion bounce back from her three-set quarter-final defeat to World No. 5 Jessica Pegula in the Wuhan Open. However, she has struggled for consistency in her recent outings, losing three of her last six matches (all on hard courts).
McCartney Kessler has bounced back strongly in the Ningbo Open after her first-round exit in the Wuhan tournament. The three-time WTA champion defeated Sofia Kenin, ranked seven places above her, in straight sets in her opening match in the Ningbo Open.
She knocked out another higher-ranked opponent and tournament’s eighth seed Liudmila Samsonova with a second consecutive straight-set victory to qualify for the quarter-finals. The 26-year-old has won five of her last seven matches (all on hard courts) and enters this match as a favourite despite her inferior ranking.
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The Best Betting Odds for Ekaterina Alexandrova v McCartney Kessler Match
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1.44 | 2.75 |
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1.44 | 2.75 |
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1.45 | 2.75 |
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1.4 | 2.7 |
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1.4 | 2.57 |
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Who will win the Ekaterina Alexandrova vs McCartney Kessler Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Ekaterina Alexandrova vs McCartney Kessler match is: McCartney Kessler wins the match.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Ekaterina Alexandrova vs McCartney Kessler game on 17/10/2025 of the current Ningbo Open season:
- Ekaterina Alexandrova has a 57.94% chance to win against McCartney Kessler according to LSbet ⭐ with the odds of 1.46.
- McCartney Kessler has a 42.06% probability of winning facing Ekaterina Alexandrova ⭐ with odds of 2.75 at Bet365.
Ekaterina Alexandrova vs McCartney Kessler Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Ekaterina Alexandrova has a 57.94 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Ekaterina Alexandrova | 57.94 % |
| McCartney Kessler | 42.06 % |
Ekaterina Alexandrova vs McCartney Kessler Form
Ekaterina Alexandrova and McCartney Kessler Last Matches
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Ekaterina Alexandrova - McCartney Kessler Key Points
- Ekaterina Alexandrova has lost three of her last six matches.
- McCartney Kessler has won her two Ningbo Open matches.
- McCartney Kessler’s two Ningbo Open victories have been against higher-ranked players.
- McCartney Kessler has won five of her last seven matches, all on hard courts.
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Our Ekaterina Alexandrova vs McCartney Kessler Prediction
McCartney Kessler is likely to pose a strong challenge to Ekaterina Alexandrova despite sitting seven places below the Russian. She has won her two Ningbo Open matches, both against higher-ranked opponents.
She also boasts strong record in her recent appearances on hard courts. The three-time WTA champion has won five of her last seven matches on the surface. We expect her to build on this impressive record and upset Alexandrova on Friday. Our Ekaterina Alexandrova vs McCartney Kessler prediction is McCartney Kessler wins the match.
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