WTA Miami Day 1: Kessler vs. Frech Prediction

McCartney Kessler is favored to win with a 62.3% implied probability based on moneyline odds.

Kessler has a 16-14 record on hard courts in the past year.

Frech has a 17-17 record on hard courts in the past year.

Both players are coming off Round of 128 losses at the BNP Paribas Open.

This is their first career head-to-head meeting.

Tournament: Miami Open presented by Itau

Round: Round of 128

Date: Tuesday, March 17

Court Surface: Hard

In 14 tournaments on hard courts over the past year, Kessler has gone 16-14.

Kessler has won 35.1% of her return games and 65.1% of her service games on hard courts.

Kessler has converted 41.8% of break points on hard courts.

Frech has gone 17-17 in 15 tournaments on hard courts over the past 12 months.

Frech has a 66.0% winning percentage in service games and a 37.4% winning percentage in return games on hard courts.

Frech has won 46.4% of break points on hard courts.

Q: What are the odds for Kessler to win?

Q: What are the odds for Frech to win?

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Expect a closely contested match with small margins determining the outcome.

Kessler is slightly favored based on current odds.

Both players have similar hard court records, indicating an even matchup.