McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Rome
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
In the second round of the Rome Open, McCartney Kessler will be up against Iva Jovic in what will also be the first meeting between the two. Ranked 17th in the world, Jovic is tipped to prevail here but not without dropping a set, as has been in most of her recent outings. We have a prediction for the match below.
Kessler had a winning return on the tour, beating Lucia Bronzetti in three sets in the first round. Earlier she had been forced to retire in her BJK Cup encounter with Elise Mertens.
The American is making her second appearance in Rome, having fallen in the first-round last year. In her seven tour events this season Kessler only got past the second round twice. She is placed 42nd in the live rankings.
Jovic has had a stronger season, gracing a tour final in one of her nine tournaments – at Hobart. Seven times in that period the American went past the second round and also reached the Australian Open quarter-final.
After her first-round bye, Jovic will be gunning for a successful debut in Rome. The teenager is coming off a third-round exit at the Madrid Open.
Her loss to Leylah Fernandez was the fourth in the last five matches, though she has compiled a 19-11 record for the season. She sits 17th in the live rankings.
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McCartney Kessler v Iva Jovic Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.5 | 1.3 |
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3.15 | 1.36 |
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3.4 | 1.33 |
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3.15 | 1.32 |
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3.15 | 1.32 |
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Who will win the McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic Tennis game?
Our prediction for the McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic match is: exact score: 1-2.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic game on 07/05/2026 of the current WTA Rome season:
- McCartney Kessler has a 44.82% chance to win against Iva Jovic according to Melbet ⭐ with the odds of 3.5.
- Iva Jovic has a 55.18% probability of winning facing McCartney Kessler ⭐ with odds of 1.36 at Betwinner.
McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, McCartney Kessler has a 44.82 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| McCartney Kessler | 44.82 % |
| Iva Jovic | 55.18 % |
McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic Form
McCartney Kessler and Iva Jovic Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
5 May 2026 - WTA Rome
3 Apr 2026 - WTA Charleston Open
2 Apr 2026 - WTA Charleston Open
1 Apr 2026 - WTA Charleston Open
30 Mar 2026 - WTA Charleston Open
19 Mar 2026 - WTA Miami
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
25 Apr 2026 - WTA Mutua Madrid Open
23 Apr 2026 - WTA Mutua Madrid Open
11 Apr 2026 - Billie Jean King Cup
10 Apr 2026 - Billie Jean King Cup
4 Apr 2026 - WTA Charleston Open
3 Apr 2026 - WTA Charleston Open
McCartney Kessler - Iva Jovic Key Points
- Jovic lost a set or more in four of her last five outings.
- Kessler has a 4-14 record against top-20 players.
- Jovic has compiled a 19-11 record for the season so far.
- Kessler failed to win a set in just one of her last 10 matches.
- Jovic recorded seven wins in 14 against top 50 players in the last year.
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Our McCartney Kessler vs Iva Jovic Prediction
Nothing spectacular is expected from the first meeting between Kesssler and Jovic. Kessler has had issues with injury and only returns to the tour after Charleston early in April. She even retired in her BJK Cup match but managed a first-round win in Rome.
She rarely goes without winning a set and will want to carry the same here. Jovic has had a more stable run, though lately finding it hard to win in straights. These numbers indicate this match could go the distance. Our prediction for McCartney Kessler v Iva Jovic is for the exact score: 1-2.
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