McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Nottingham Open
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Tennis Predictions
McCartney Kessler, the WTA Nottingham defending champion, starts her 2026 quest with a first-round match against Katie Volynets. Their second career meeting will also be the first at the WTA tour level Eighth seed Kessler has struggled in recent matches, but our prediction here favors her, having done better in the opening rounds.
Volynets is coming from the qualifiers, securing her place here after a 2-1 win against Kimberly Birrell. That was Volynets’ fourth win in five on grass, though she hasn’t had similar results in the opening round this season.
Out of her 12 first round matches at the tour level, the American lost eight times. Heading into this round, Volynets is 98th in the live rank.
Kessler will be hoping for a better run as she defends this title. The American has failed to win more than once in the main draw since coming off a quarter-final defeat in Charleston.
Her start on grass wasn’t the best either, as she suffered a three-set defeat to Karolina Pliskova in the opening round in London. That was her third loss in four matches, seeing her come here desperate for some positive consistency.
Five wins in her last seven matches on grass will offer some psychological boost, adding to her H2H advantage over Volynets.
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McCartney Kessler v Katie Volynets Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.99 | 1.81 |
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1.98 | 1.82 |
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2 | 1.8 |
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1.94 | 1.79 |
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1.94 | 1.79 |
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Who will win the McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets Tennis game?
Our prediction for the McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets match is: Exact score: 2-1.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets game on 16/06/2026 of the current WTA Nottingham Open season:
- McCartney Kessler has a 40.73% chance to win against Katie Volynets according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 2.
- Katie Volynets has a 59.27% probability of winning facing McCartney Kessler ⭐ with odds of 1.82 at Betwinner.
McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, McCartney Kessler has a 40.73 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| McCartney Kessler | 40.73 % |
| Katie Volynets | 59.27 % |
McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets Form
McCartney Kessler and Katie Volynets Last Matches
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28 May 2026 - WTA French Open
25 May 2026 - WTA French Open
18 May 2026 - WTA Strasbourg Open
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16 May 2026 - WTA Strasbourg Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
14 Jun 2026 - WTA Nottingham Open
13 Jun 2026 - WTA Nottingham Open
9 Jun 2026 - WTA Libema Open
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6 Jun 2026 - WTA Libema Open
27 May 2026 - WTA French Open
McCartney Kessler - Katie Volynets Key Points
- Kessler posted wins in five of her last seven grass-court matches.
- On grass in the last 10 outings, Volynets lost five times.
- Volynets lost in her only previous meeting with Kessler.
- Half of Kessler’s last eight matches were settled in three sets.
- Volynets failed to drop a set in just two of the last 10 grass court matches.
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Our McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets Prediction
Kessler dropped only two sets in her run to the title in Nottingham last season. She doesn’t head into this encounter in similar form but will be looking at this as a winnable encounter. The same will be the feeling in Volynets’ camp, with four wins in her last five grass matches providing the motivation.
Those were in the qualifying rounds, though, with Volynets enduring a poor first-round record. She could still rally to grab a set in this match, but our prediction for McCartney Kessler v Katie Volynets is – Exact score: 2-1.
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