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McCartney Kessler vs. Iva Jovic prediction, odds, picks for WTA Italian Open 2026
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Kessler vs Jovic predictions for WTA Italian Open.
McCartney Kessler and Iva Jovic will meet in the round of 64 of the WTA Italian Open event on Thursday.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced tennis model predicts Iva Jovic as the most likely winner of the Kessler vs. Jovic match.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's match, including best bets and picks.
Kessler vs. Jovic prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's Kessler-Jovic women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Jovic a 70% chance of winning against Kessler at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
Additionally, Jovic has a 65% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Kessler (+4.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 20.5 games has a 52% chance of hitting, according to our model.
McCartney Kessler vs. Iva Jovic odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kessler | Jovic |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +240 | -270 |
| First Set | +200 | -250 |
| Game Spread | +4.5 (-116) | -4.5 (-118) |
| Total Games | o20.5 (-115) | u20.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kessler vs. Jovic picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Kessler | +240 |
| First Set | Jovic | -115 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is over 20.5 total games.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kessler vs. Jovic updates and essential details
The WTA Italian Open match between McCartney Kessler and Iva Jovic is scheduled to commence on Thursday at 2:30 PM ET.
- Who: McCartney Kessler vs. Iva Jovic
- Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Approx. Time: 2:30 PM ET/11:30AM PT
- Tournament: WTA Rome, Italy Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 64
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Iva Jovic, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat McCartney Kessler at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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