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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 | ||
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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
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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