McCartney Kessler vs Lin Zhu Tips

Kessler is the better suited player to win this clash as she has been perfroming better recently. Infact, her last scalp was Haddad who althougH has been in a donward trajectory for the most part of this year, is a seasoned player.

Zhu Lin could win due to her experience, consistent baseline play, and composure under pressure. She's proven herself at Grand Slams and thrives in longer rallies. Her court coverage and ability to neutralize aggressive opponents like Kessler could frustrate the American into unforced errors. If Zhu controls the tempo and extends rallies, she has a strong chance to outlast Kessler in a tactical battle, especially if conditions favor a slower-paced game.

Last time these faced each other, it was a three setter but in hard court where Lin Zhu excels. She is -10 in grass courts while Kessler's budding record is at +2 having played just ten matches. I like her scalps so far and expect her to breeze past Lin in straight sets

Coming off a three setter against Haddad with a total of thirty seven games, I expect her to aoid that scenic route by starting off quick against an opponent she has defeated before.

Kessler comes here after she won the first set in 5 of her last 10 matches in all competitions. Lin Zhu comes here after she won the first set in 8 of her last 10 matches, including a first set win in her first match here in Nottingham. Lin Zhu won the first set in the last mutual match. At these odds, I will try Lin Zhu to win the first set.

Zhu is comming back after being out for some time. She is very good on this surface and seems to have found her form.