KESSLER CRUISES, SETS SABALENKA MEETING AT INDIAN WELLS
McCartney Kessler took one hour to defeat Anna Blinkova 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. In the second round, World No. 48 Kessler will face top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka — the rising American’s first-ever meeting with a reigning World No. 1.
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Birrell was the No. 1 seed in qualifying and has been performing solidly since the start of the season. The experienced Golubic is past her prime, but there have still been impressive flashes from the Swiss this year. This has the potential to be a tight battle, but Birrell will probably be confident of victory. The Australian’s accurate groundstrokes should allow her to target Golubic’s one-handed backhand.
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Head-to-head: First meeting
This is a decent draw for both women, but especially for 17-year-old Jovic. Grabher has struggled for form since returning from a severe injury last year and is on a five-match losing streak. Jovic, who created headlines after reaching the US Open second round last year, remains a raw talent. Nonetheless, the young star has a great chance of getting another main draw victory at a significant tournament in this matchup.
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Prediction: Kessler in 3
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In the Round of 128 at the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, Jaume Munar (ranked No. 58) takes on Kei Nishikori (No. 76).
Nishikori is favored over Munar, with -125 odds compared to the underdog’s -102.
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| Jaume Munar | Kei Nishikori | |
|---|---|---|
| -102 | Odds to Win Match | -125 |
| +25000 | Odds to Win Tournament | +15000 |
| Jaume Munar | Kei Nishikori | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | World Rank | 76 |
| 4-3 | 2025 Match Record | 1-3 |
| 12-9 | 2025 Set Record | 5-9 |
| 4.0 | 2025 Aces Per Match | 5.8 |
| 23 | 2025 Break Points Won | 13 |
