Will Dayana Yastremska and McCartney Kessler delight us in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Hobart with the same competitive battle as they did in the challenger in Angers a year earlier (5-7; 6-3; 7-6)? This is the main question our prediction revolves around. Both ladies feel comfortable in Australia. Therefore, it's not surprising that the sportbooks' odds look the way they do.

Dayana Yastremska

For Yastremska, January is of great importance as she has a lot of points to defend at the Australian Open (top-4). Dayana is not in a serious decline at the moment. However, she is also not close to her peak conditions. On the local courts, the representative from Ukraine struggled for four hours with two strong Americans, experiencing serious problems with her serve (11 breaks). Earlier, the athlete did not stay long in Brisbane, suffering a heavy defeat from Anastasia Potapova.

McCartney Kessler

Kessler, in turn, has not lost a single set on her way to triumph, resolving all issues in three hours and eight minutes. A few months earlier, McCartney added to her modest collection with her first major trophy (Cleveland). But with due effort, she is capable of achieving a more significant feat. Previously, the American rarely traveled outside her home country, but now she shows quality play in any conditions. Nonetheless, compared to the top competitors, the tennis player still seems somewhat weak, primarily due to a lack of experience.

Editorial Prediction

This match, with a high probability, will last very long. The opponents approach the meeting with extreme motivation, and we believe that the lucky ticket holder to the next round will not be decided in short order. Total over - our choice for the match.