McCartney Kessler vs Madison Keys Prediction & Picks - WTA Eastbourne International
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Steadily building momentum on grass, Madison Keys targets a convincing win and a cover on the 4.5-game handicap against McCartney Kessler in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Eastbourne International.
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Madison Keys had made it to back-to-back grass-court quarterfinals following another dominant win over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-0, 6-1. Keys, who lost to Jessica Pegula 6-7, 6-7 in the quarterfinals at the 2026 Berlin Ladies Open, improved 4-1 on grass this year.
Kessler earned her first winning streak after a four-match losing skid. The American punished Anhelina Kalinina 6-4, 6-3 in the second round to arrange her second faceoff with Keys.
Keys posted a straight-set win over Kessler 6-4, 6-3 at the Brisbane International earlier this year. The former Australian Open champion commands -340 moneyline price and -110 to cover -4.5 games against Kessler, who is 5-8 against the top-50 players in 2026.
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McCartney Kessler vs Madison Keys Form
McCartney Kessler and Madison Keys Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jun 24, 2026 - WTA Eastbourne International
Jun 22, 2026 - WTA Eastbourne International
Jun 16, 2026 - WTA Nottingham Open
Jun 8, 2026 - WTA London - Queen's
May 28, 2026 - WTA French Open
May 25, 2026 - WTA French Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jun 24, 2026 - WTA Eastbourne International
Jun 23, 2026 - WTA Eastbourne International
Jun 19, 2026 - WTA Berlin Open
Jun 18, 2026 - WTA Berlin Open
Jun 16, 2026 - WTA Berlin Open
Jun 1, 2026 - WTA French Open
McCartney Kessler against Madison Keys : Head to Head (H2H)
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Jan 5, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
McCartney Kessler - Madison Keys Key Points
- Madison Keys reached back-to-back grass-court quarterfinals.
- Madison Keys is 58-23 on grass.
- McCartney Kessler is 5-8 vs. top-50 players.
- McCartney Kessler is 12-7 on grass.
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Our McCartney Kessler vs Madison Keys Prediction
Madison Keys sails through to an easy win over McCartney Kessler.
Keys is clearly the better grass-court player in this matchup. The American carries a 71 percent win rate on this surface, while Kessler holds a 63 percent win rate in 19 grass-court matches.
Moreover, Keys is steadily sharpening her form in this grass-court swing, dropping only 15 service games and winning 76.4 percent of her first serves across five matches. As for Kessler, she has already conceded 8 service games and converted only 9 of 27 breakpoint chances in three matches.
Kessler will have a hard time winning many games against Keys if she cannot convert break points at a high rate.
Our betting prediction for Madison Keys vs. McCartney Kessler: Madison Keys -4.5 Games
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