Lys Favored to Advance in China Open Round of 16, But Kessler Presents Challenge
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Eva Lys and McCartney Kessler will face off in the Round of 16 of the China Open on Tuesday, September 30, with Lys entering the match as the betting favorite. The matchup pits the No. 66 ranked Lys against No. 39 kessler on the hard courts of the China Open, offering a compelling contest as both players vie for a spot in the quarterfinals.
The tournament represents a key opportunity for both players to boost their rankings and gain momentum as the season progresses. Lys, with a 20-12 record on hard courts in 2025, is looking to rebound from a Round of 16 loss at the Hana Bank Korea Open to Clara Tauson.Kessler, having already secured a tournament win on hard courts this year with a 20-11 record, aims to continue her strong performance.
Lys vs.Kessler Odds & Prediction
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Lys has -145 odds to win, implying a 59.2% probability of victory. Kessler is listed at +110. Both players currently have +500 odds to win the entire tournament.
Key Matchup Stats
* Eva Lys (Ranked No. 66): 20-12 record on hard courts in 2025; 64.2% winning percentage on service games; 42.9% winning percentage on return games; 51.1% break point conversion rate (141/276). Lost in the Round of 16 of the hana Bank Korea open to Clara Tauson (2-6,6-7) on September 17.
* McCartney Kessler (Ranked No. 39): 20-11 record on hard courts in 2025; 66.9% winning percentage on service games; 39.2% winning percentage on return games; 44.8% break point conversion rate (138/308). Defeated in the Round of 64 of the US Open by Marketa Vondrousova (6-7, 2-6) on August 27.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook as of Monday, September 29 at 10:35 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
