McCartney Kessler vs Jaqueline Adina Cristian predictions, May 18, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

4 months ago

WTA Strasbourg, on Monday, 6:00 am ET

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In an intriguing WTA Strasbourg matchup, McCartney Kessler will host Jaqueline Adina Cristian on May 18, 2026. Kessler enters the contest with a solid recent track record, having secured victories in three of their last five matches. Their offensive game has shown improvement, allowing them to build momentum and confidence on home soil.

Conversely, Cristian has struggled lately, managing just one win in her last five outings. This dip in form raises questions about her consistency, particularly against a player like Kessler, who will undoubtedly leverage the home-court advantage. Cristian will need to find a way to galvanize her performance and capitalize on any weaknesses her opponent may exhibit during the match.

Bookmakers have set the odds relatively close, with Kessler at 1.88 and Cristian at 1.85, reflecting a competitive encounter. Our model suggests a slight edge for Cristian, predicting a 52.6% chance of an away win, although Kessler’s home advantage gives her a 47.4% probability of victory.

As both players approach this match, the outcome remains uncertain. Fans can expect a closely contested battle where tactical execution and mental resilience will be key.

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Kessler
49.9%

Cristian
50.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

1	2
1.93	1.93
1.88	1.89
1.9	1.9	Watch and Bet
1.91	1.91
1.89	1.85

Latest Results

17.05.26 McCartney Kessler – Oksana Selekhmeteva – 2:0
16.05.26 McCartney Kessler – Renata Zarazua – 2:0
11.05.26 McCartney Kessler – Yulia Putintseva – 0:2
07.05.26 McCartney Kessler – Iva Jovic – 0:2
05.05.26 McCartney Kessler – Lucia Bronzetti – 2:1

08.05.26 Karolina Pliskova – Jaqueline Adina Cristian – 2:1
06.05.26 Jaqueline Adina Cristian – Beatriz Haddad Maia – Canceled
25.04.26 Aryna Sabalenka – Jaqueline Adina Cristian – 2:0
23.04.26 Yulia Starodubtseva – Jaqueline Adina Cristian – 1:2
15.04.26 Katie Boulter – Jaqueline Adina Cristian – 2:1

Facts

Kessler is ranked WTA: 50. Cristian is ranked WTA: 28.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Cristian may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both players are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Kessler won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 1:4. (average 0.5:2).

Latest Head To Head

06.10.25 McCartney Kessler – Jaqueline Adina Cristian – 1:2
22.04.24 Jaqueline Adina Cristian – McCartney Kessler – 2:0

Standings

Draw

Singles – Main

1/16-finals

1	Mboko V. (1)	Bye
2	Wang Xin.	Boisson L. (WC)	0 : 2
3	Frech M.	Gibson T. (Q)
4	Jeanjean L. (WC)	Fernandez L. (7)	0 : 2
5	Tauson C. (4)	Bye
6	Kessler M. (Q)	Cristian J.
7	Sakkari M.	Stearns P.	0 : 2
8	Kasatkina D. (Q)	Samsonova L. (6)
9	Keys M. (5)	Bucsa C.
10	Parry D. (WC)	Raducanu E.
11	Bejlek S.	Navarro E.	0 : 2
12	Bye	Jovic I. (3)
13	Bouzkova M. (8)	Siniakova K.
14	Eala A.	Oliynykova O. (Q)
15	Joint M.	Li A.	0 : 2
16	Bye	Alexandrova E. (2)

1/8-finals

1	Mboko V. (1)	Boisson L.
2	TBD #3	Fernandez L. (7)
3	Tauson C. (4)	TBD #6
4	Stearns P.	TBD #8
5	TBD #9	TBD #10
6	Navarro E.	Jovic I. (3)
7	TBD #13	TBD #14
8	Li A.	Alexandrova E. (2)

Quarter-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8

Semi-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4

Final

TBD #1

TBD #2

WTA Strasbourg Outrights

1. Mboko Victoria: 6.5 (11.32%)

2. Jovic Iva: 9 (8.17%)

3. Keys Madison: 9 (8.17%)

4. Fernandez Leylah: 11 (6.69%)

5. Tauson Clara: 13 (5.66%)

6. Samsonova Liudmila: 13 (5.66%)

7. Sakkari Maria: 15 (4.9%)

8. Raducanu Emma: 15 (4.9%)

9. Bejlek Sara: 15 (4.9%)

10. Eala Alexandra: 17 (4.33%)

11. Li Ann: 17 (4.33%)

12. Cristian Jaqueline: 17 (4.33%)

13. Alexandrova Ekaterina: 21 (3.5%)

14. Siniakova Katerina: 21 (3.5%)

15. Navarro Emma: 26 (2.83%)

16. Stearns Peyton: 29 (2.54%)

17. Bouzkova Marie: 34 (2.16%)

18. Frech Magdalena: 34 (2.16%)

19. Joint Maya: 34 (2.16%)

20. Boisson Lois: 34 (2.16%)

21. Wang Xinyu (2001): 34 (2.16%)

22. Jeanjean Leolia: 51 (1.44%)

23. Parry Diane: 67 (1.1%)

24. Bucsa Cristina: 81 (0.91%)

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