Jasmine Paolini vs Anhelina Kalinina Prediction & Picks - Ningbo Open
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Jasmine Paolini emerges as a sharp play at +160 to cover -5.5 games against Anhelina Kalinina, who is 1-3 in her last 4 matches.
Current Form:
Jasmine Paolini picked up a couple of wins in Wuhan to reach the round of 16 at the final WTA 1000 event. Paolini claimed impressive wins over Sara Bejlek, 6-3, 6-4, and Nikola Bartunkova, 7-6, 6-3, before falling to a red-hot Sonay Kartal 2-6, 0-6 in the third round.
Anhelina Kalinina earned a lucky loser nod despite losing to Aliaksandra Sasnovich 3-5 ret. in the final qualifying. Kalinina has compiled a 1-3 record in the Asian swing of the WTA Tour, crashing out in the first round at Beijing and Wuhan.
The Matchup: This marks the first meeting between the two since Paolini defeated Kalinina 6-2, 6-3 in an ITF Tournament in Marseille in 2017.
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Jasmine Paolini vs Anhelina Kalinina Form
Jasmine Paolini and Anhelina Kalinina Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Oct 15, 2026 - WTA Wuhan Open
Oct 14, 2026 - WTA Wuhan Open
Oct 12, 2026 - WTA Wuhan Open
Oct 2, 2026 - WTA China Open
Sep 26, 2026 - Billie Jean King Cup
Sep 24, 2026 - Billie Jean King Cup
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Oct 17, 2026 - Ningbo Open
Oct 11, 2026 - WTA Wuhan Open
Sep 29, 2026 - WTA China Open
Sep 27, 2026 - Billie Jean King Cup
Sep 26, 2026 - Billie Jean King Cup
Sep 23, 2026 - Billie Jean King Cup
Jasmine Paolini - Anhelina Kalinina Key Points
- Jasmine Paolini reached the third round of the 2026 Wuhan Open.
- Jasmine Paolini is 12-10 on hard courts in 2026.
- Anhelina Kalinina is 5-8 on hard courts in 2026.
- Anhelina Kalinina is 1-4 vs. top-50 players in 2026.
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Our Jasmine Paolini vs Anhelina Kalinina Prediction
The Difference Maker: Despite the lopsided loss to Kartal, Paolini regained some confidence from her run in Wuhan, especially after taking down two talented Czechs in straight sets. Kalinina, meanwhile, hasn’t been reliable since her solid run with Ukraine at the Billie Jean King Cup.
What to Expect: Paolini delivers a sharp performance to score a straight-sets win over Kalinina. Don’t be surprised if Paolini easily covers -5.5 games (+160) since Kalinina hasn’t been landing her first serves at a higher clip. Paolini’s explosive return game allows the Italian to generate and convert break opportunities against players with unreliable serves.
Fearless Forecast: Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3
Our betting prediction for Jasmine Paolini vs. Anhelina Kalinina: Jasmine Paolini -5.5 games
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