Victoria Mboko vs Anna Kalinskaya Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Third Round
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Victoria Mboko faces Anna Kalinskaya in the third-round of Indian Wells.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Victoria Mboko vs Anna Kalinskaya prediction
Victoria Mboko made it through to round three at Indian Wells after a straight sets win over Kimberly Birrell. It wasn’t the best of performances from the Canadian, as she went an early break down in the first, before fighting back to take the lead. Birrell continued to cause problems and served for the second set, but Mboko would break back and edge clear in the tiebreak to claim a 6-4 7-6 (5) win.
She now takes on Anna Kalinskaya. The Russian was also tested in the previous round but got past Zeynep Sonmez in straight sets. Kalinskaya won 70% of her first serve points, sealing a 6-4 7-6 (4) victory.
They have played on two previous occasions, with Mboko leading 2-0. Kalinskaya retired in their first match at the Hong Kong Open last year, but their match in Adelaide earlier this season was incredibly tight, with Mboko saving two match points on her way to a dramatic three set win.
Mboko will start as the favourite, but Kalinskaya can still cause problems and will be out for revenge after that defeat in January.
Victoria Mboko vs Anna Kalinskaya tip: Both players to win a set
