McCartney Kessler vs Yulia Starodubtseva predictions, Apr 03, 2026

Apr 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Charleston, on Friday,

Kessler

Starodubtseva

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On April 3, 2026, McCartney Kessler faces Yulia Starodubtseva in a WTA matchup in Charleston, with the home advantage playing a pivotal role in this encounter. Kessler enters the contest with a solid track record, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a commendable form that may bolster their confidence on familiar grounds. Their style has featured aggressive baseline play, complemented by a powerful serve, which has proven effective in disrupting opponents.

In contrast, Starodubtseva has struggled recently, winning only 1 of her last 5 matches. This inconsistency may limit her ability to impose her game plan against a formidable opponent like Kessler. Starodubtseva’s reliance on counter-attacking tactics may face challenges if Kessler can dictate the pace of the match from the onset.

Bookmakers currently favor Kessler with odds of 1.62, reflecting a 56.6% probability of a home win, while Starodubtseva’s odds stand at 2.29, indicating a 43.4% chance of pulling an upset. As both players seek to assert themselves, this match promises to deliver an engaging display of tennis, though outcomes remain uncertain.

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Kessler
58.6%		 Starodubtseva
41.4%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.62 2.29

Latest Results

02.04.26 Peyton Stearns – McCartney Kessler – 1:2
01.04.26 McCartney Kessler – Janice Tjen – 2:0
30.03.26 Elvina Kalieva – McCartney Kessler – 1:2
30.03.26 Magda Linette – McCartney Kessler – Canceled
19.03.26 Mirra Andreeva – McCartney Kessler – 2:1		 02.04.26 Renata Zarazua – Yulia Starodubtseva – 2:1
01.04.26 Yulia Starodubtseva – Ekaterina Alexandrova – Canceled
31.03.26 Shuai Zhang – Yulia Starodubtseva – 0:2
28.03.26 Yulia Starodubtseva – Ayana Akli – Canceled
21.03.26 Amanda Anisimova – Yulia Starodubtseva – 2:0

Facts

  • Kessler is ranked WTA: 53. Starodubtseva is ranked WTA: 89.
  • Both players have been playing unpredictably.
  • Kessler may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Kessler might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Kessler won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 3:2. (average 1.5:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.02.25 McCartney Kessler – Yulia Starodubtseva – 2:0
    15.06.23 McCartney Kessler – Yulia Starodubtseva – 1:2

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/32-finals

    1 Pegula J. (1) Bye
    2 Putintseva Y. Sun L. 2 : 0
    3 Sherif M. Yuan Y. (LL) 1 : 2
    4 Bye Cocciaretto E. (14)
    5 Fernandez L. (9) Bye
    6 Kudermetova P. (Q) Oliynykova O. 2 : 1
    7 Lys E. Volynets K. 1 : 2
    8 Bye Shnaider D. (7)
    9 Jovic I. (4) Bye
    10 Parks A. Stoiana M. (Q) 2 : 1
    11 Andreescu B. (WC) Galfi D. 2 : 1
    12 Bye Kenin S. (16)
    13 Sakkari M. (10) Bye
    14 Day K. (Q) Badosa P. (WC) 0 : 2
    15 Tomova V. (Q) Brady J. (WC) 2 : 0
    16 Bye Kalinskaya A. (8)
    17 Keys M. (5) Bye
    18 Tomljanovic A. Vekic D. (Q) 1 : 2
    19 Vidmanova D. (LL) Bondar A. 0 : 2
    20 Bye Frech M. (11)
    21 Bejlek S. (13) Bye
    22 Sierra S. (RET.) Urhobo A. (Q) 0 : 1
    23 Zakharova A. Yastremska D. 0 : 2
    24 Bye Bencic B. (3)
    25 Stearns P. (17) Bye
    26 Krueger A. McNally C. 2 : 1
    27 Kalieva E. (LL) Kessler M. 1 : 2
    28 Bye Tjen J. (12)
    29 Baptiste H. (15) Bye
    30 Stephens S. (WC) Zarazua R. 0 : 2
    31 Zhang S. Starodubtseva Y. 0 : 2
    32 Bye Gorgodze E. (LL)

    1/16-finals

    1 Pegula J. (1) Putintseva Y. 2 : 1
    2 Yuan Y. Cocciaretto E. (14) 0 : 2
    3 Fernandez L. (9) Kudermetova P. 2 : 0
    4 Volynets K. Shnaider D. (7) 0 : 2
    5 Jovic I. (4) Parks A. 2 : 0
    6 Andreescu B. Kenin S. (16) 0 : 2
    7 Sakkari M. (10) Badosa P. 0 : 2
    8 Tomova V. Kalinskaya A. (8) 0 : 2
    9 Keys M. (5) Vekic D. 2 : 0
    10 Bondar A. Frech M. (11) 2 : 0
    11 Bejlek S. (13) Urhobo A. 2 : 0
    12 Yastremska D. Bencic B. (3) 1 : 2
    13 Stearns P. (17) Krueger A. 2 : 0
    14 Kessler M. Tjen J. (12) 2 : 0
    15 Baptiste H. (15) Zarazua R. 1 : 2
    16 Starodubtseva Y. Gorgodze E. (LL) 2 : 1

    1/8-finals

    1 Pegula J. (1) Cocciaretto E. (14) 2 : 1
    2 Fernandez L. (9) Shnaider D. (7) 0 : 2
    3 Jovic I. (4) Kenin S. (16)
    4 Badosa P. Kalinskaya A. (8)
    5 Keys M. (5) Bondar A. 2 : 0
    6 Bejlek S. (13) Bencic B. (3) 0 : 2
    7 Stearns P. (17) Kessler M. 1 : 2
    8 Zarazua R. Starodubtseva Y. 0 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 Pegula J. (1) Shnaider D. (7)
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 Keys M. (5) Bencic B. (3)
    4 Kessler M. Starodubtseva Y.

    Semi-finals

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

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    WTA Charleston Outrights

    1. Pegula Jessica: 2.69 (29.2%)

    2. Bencic Belinda: 4.87 (16.12%)

    3. Keys Madison: 7.03 (11.15%)

    4. Jovic Iva: 8.77 (8.95%)

    5. Badosa Paula: 16.67 (4.71%)

    6. Kalinskaya Anna: 17.13 (4.58%)

    7. Shnaider Diana: 18.67 (4.2%)

    8. Stearns Peyton: 20.67 (3.8%)

    9. Kessler McCartney: 22.33 (3.51%)

    10. Bejlek Sara: 25.67 (3.06%)

    11. Fernandez Leylah: 31.33 (2.5%)

    12. Zarazua Renata: 38.67 (2.03%)

    13. Cocciaretto Elisabetta: 40.67 (1.93%)

    14. Starodubtseva Yuliia: 43.83 (1.79%)

    15. Kenin Sofia: 50 (1.57%)

    16. Bondar Anna: 85.33 (0.92%)

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