McCartney Kessler vs Oksana Selekhmeteva predictions, May 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

4 months ago

WTA Strasbourg, on Sunday, 4:30 am ET

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In an intriguing matchup at the WTA Strasbourg, McCartney Kessler is set to face Oksana Selekhmeteva on May 17, 2026. Both players arrive with contrasting recent forms, presenting a compelling narrative for bettors.

McCartney Kessler has secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, showcasing resilience and competitive spirit on the court. Their tactical prowess lies in powerful baseline play and strong serving. This home advantage may further bolster Kessler’s confidence, as they aim to capitalize on familiar conditions.

On the other hand, Oksana Selekhmeteva has struggled of late, managing only 1 win in her last 5 outings. Selekhmeteva’s game is characterized by agility and strategic net play, yet she will need to rediscover her rhythm to challenge Kessler effectively. Her recent form may raise concerns about her ability to compete at full capacity, particularly against a home favorite.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.66 for a Kessler win and 2.03 for Selekhmeteva, reflecting the tight contest expected. Our model predicts a marginal edge for Kessler with a 50.9% probability of a home win versus 49.1% for an away victory. Ultimately, while Kessler appears favored, the outcome remains uncertain, making for a captivating encounter on the horizon.

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Kessler
55.5%

Selekhmeteva
44.5%

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Betting Odds

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1.67	2.05	Watch and Bet
1.67	2.1
1.67	2.11

Latest Results

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
11.04.26 Hanne Van De Winkel – McCartney Kessler – Canceled

16.05.26 Oksana Selekhmeteva – Sofia Kenin – 2:1
06.05.26 Oksana Selekhmeteva – Rebeka Masarova – 1:2
27.04.26 Oksana Selekhmeteva – Rebecca Sramkova – 0:2
22.04.26 Oksana Selekhmeteva – Leolia Jeanjean – 0:2
13.04.26 Sinja Kraus – Oksana Selekhmeteva – 2:1

Facts

Kessler is ranked WTA: 50. Selekhmeteva is ranked WTA: 84.

Recent performances by Kessler have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Selekhmeteva is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

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

In this match, both players have almost equal chances to win.

In recent times, the players did not meet on the field.

Standings

Draw

2026

Semi-finals

1	Kessler M. (1)	Zarazua R.	2 : 0
2	Selekhmeteva O.	Kenin S. (8)	2 : 1
3	Ruzic A. (2)	Putintseva Y.	0 : 2
4	Efremova K.	Oliynykova O. (6)	0 : 2
5	Gibson T. (3)	Lys E.	2 : 1
6	Haddad Maia B.	Zhang S. (7)	0 : 2
7	Jacquemot E. (4)	Zakharova A.	1 : 2
8	Steiner V.	Kasatkina D. (5)	0 : 2

Final

1	Kessler M. (1)	Selekhmeteva O.
2	Putintseva Y.	Oliynykova O. (6)
3	Gibson T. (3)	Zhang S. (7)
4	Zakharova A.	Kasatkina D. (5)

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