McCartney Kessler vs Daria Kasatkina Prediction, Picks, Odds, H2H, Stats - 10/23/24

Daria Kasatkina wants to make the quarterfinals at the Pan Pacific Open, but American McCartney Kessler stands in her way.

The American is a significant underdog facing odds at +175 to defeat a top-10-ranked opponent who carries the 3-seed of the bottom bracket in Tokyo.

EJ Garr’s McCartney Kessler vs. Daria Kasatkina prediction features odds at +150 so check out his tip below.

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McCartney Kessler vs Daria Kasatkina Prediction: Quarterfinal Showing On The Line

• Prediction: Match Total Over 2.5 Sets
• Best Odds: +150
• Bookmaker: Unibet
• Stakes: 3/10

Odds updated at 7:00 am UK Time on October 23, 2024. 

The Kessler vs. Cocciaretto match was on T2 last night, and I am impressed with the American’s lower body strength. McCartney has been hitting the gym and she looks in fantastic shape using those legs as a base to pound shots from the baseline. 

About 27 people attended the match, all in the shade behind the players and the main stands were empty in Tokyo. It felt like 2020 when fans weren’t allowed to attend anything. I imagine it would be tough for a player to come out and get excited to perform in front of a crowd that isn’t there.

While Kessler eased past Cocciaretto in straight sets breaking the Italian six times, Kasatkina arrives in Tokyo as the Ningbo Open champion looking to build on that momentum.

Kasatkina jumped into the top 10 WTA Rankings when they were announced on Monday. Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Emma Navarro are questionable to participate in the WTA Finals, and a deep run in Tokyo will keep Kasatkina in the running for one of the top 7 available entries.

We’re going the distance so buckle up for a great battle between Kessler and Kasatkina at the Pan Pacific Open.

MCCARTNEY KESSLER RECENT FORM

McCartney Kessler is 9 – 4 over the last 13 outings starting with the 5 – 0 run to the title in Cleveland. 

The tourney win in Ohio marked Kessler’s first WTA-level trophy among the three others secured at the ITF/Challenger level in 2024.

Kessler is 33 – 12 on hard this season and is one victory away from putting up a 40-win campaign (39 – 23).

DARIA KASATKINA RECENT FORM

Kasatkina was credited with four wins at the Ningbo Open although Paula Badosa couldn’t finish the semifinal match and retired. Badosa lost the first set, 6 – 4, and medical was called to check her blood pressure and vitals. 

Kasatkina landed in the final and defeated Mirra Andreeva in three sets to claim the Ningbo Open hardware.

With a 23 – 15 record on hard courts, Kasatkina is also chasing win #40 in 2024 (39 – 21).

KESSLER VS KASATKINA H2H –  STAT OF THE MATCH

Today’s second-round match at the Pan Pacific Open marks the first meeting between McCartney Kessler and Daria Kasatkina.

The winner of this affair will advance to face either Sofia Kenin or Clara Tauson in the quarterfinals.

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