Odds
Player analysis
M. Kessler has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.6 with a downward trend. M. Kessler is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving M. Kessler vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
L. Noskova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving L. Noskova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
3W 2L last 5
| 20 Mar | Noskova | 2-6 6-3 4-6 | W |
| 14 Mar | Sabalenka | 6-3 6-4 | L |
| 12 Mar | Noskova | 6-2 4-6 6-2 | L |
| 11 Mar | Eala | 2-6 0-6 | W |
| 8 Mar | Cirstea | 7-6 4-6 4-6 | W |
3W 2L last 5
| 4 Apr | Kessler | 4-6 4-6 | W |
| 2 Apr | Stearns | 0-6 6-3 4-6 | W |
| 1 Apr | Kessler | 6-2 6-1 | L |
| 30 Mar | Kalieva | 6-4 3-6 3-6 | W |
| 20 Mar | Andreeva | 6-1 6-7 6-1 | L |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Indoor | 1/8-finals | Noskova | 7-5 3-6 4-6 | |
| Miami | Hard | 1/32-finals | Kessler | 2-6 7-5 7-6 | |
| WTA Australian Open | Hard | 1/32-finals | Noskova | 3-6 6-1 4-6 |

