Odds
Player analysis
M. Kessler has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.2, meaning M. Kessler has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving M. Kessler vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
J. Cristian has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.8. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving J. Cristian vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
3W 2L last 5
| 17 May | Selekhmeteva | 6-4 6-4 | W |
| 16 May | Zarazua | 7-5 6-2 | W |
| 11 May | Putintseva | 1-6 1-6 | L |
| 7 May | Jovic | 6-7 6-7 | L |
| 5 May | Bronzetti | 6-3 5-7 6-4 | W |
2W 3L last 5
| 8 May | Pliskova | 6-7 7-6 6-4 | L |
| 25 Apr | Sabalenka | 6-1 6-4 | L |
| 23 Apr | Starodubtseva | 6-3 6-7 4-6 | W |
| 15 Apr | Boulter | 7-6 4-6 6-1 | L |
| 14 Apr | Rajaonah | 6-2 6-7 5-7 | W |
Hard court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuhan | Hard | 1/32-finals | Cristian | 7-6 0-6 3-6 | |
| WTA Madrid | Clay | Semi-finals | Cristian | 7-6 6-4 |