McCartney Kessler vs Han Shi Preview & Prediction | 2025 China Open | First Round
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McCartney Kessler begins her China Open campaign against Han Shi.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, China
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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McCartney Kessler vs Han Shi prediction
McCartney Kessler has not competed on the tour since the US Open, which saw her crash out in the second-round after a defeat to 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova. That would have been a disappointment for the American after some fine results on the surface this season, which include a fourth-round appearance at the Canadian Open and a title in Hobart.
She will face wildcard Han Shi in the first-round. The Chinese player is ranked 312 in the world. She attempted to qualify for both the Australian Open and the French Open but lost in the first stage on each occasion. She does have a title on the ITF circuit after success in Roehampton at the start of August, but this will be her first appearance on the WTA Tour this season.
Kessler has far greater pedigree and experience and should make it through in straight sets.
McCartney Kessler vs Han Shi tip: McCartney Kessler to win 2-0
