McCartney Kessler, ranked No. 53, enters this Credit One Charleston Open quarterfinal with a 2-1 head-to-head edge over Yuliia Starodubtseva (No. 89), including straight-sets wins in their last two meetings, bolstered by home-crowd support on familiar green clay near her South Carolina roots. Kessler advanced past Peyton Stearns 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 in the round of 16, extending her tournament win streak to three despite momentum swings, while targeting her first WTA 500 semifinal. Starodubtseva, on a hot streak with straight-sets victories over Shuai Zhang, Ekaterine Gorgodze, and Renata Zarazua (6-1, 6-0 latest), shows stronger recent clay form in her Charleston debut, dropping just one set en route. No reported injuries; match factors include Kessler's ranking and experience advantages against Starodubtseva's return game and consistency.
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This market will resolve to 'McCartney Kessler' if McCartney Kessler advances against Yulia Starodubtseva.
This market will resolve to 'Yulia Starodubtseva' if Yulia Starodubtseva advances against McCartney Kessler.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50.
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Market Opened: Apr 2, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
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This market will resolve to 'McCartney Kessler' if McCartney Kessler advances against Yulia Starodubtseva.
This market will resolve to 'Yulia Starodubtseva' if Yulia Starodubtseva advances against McCartney Kessler.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50.
The primary resolution source will be official information from the WTA Tour. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Apr 2, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.wtatennis.com/scoresResolver
0x65070BE91...McCartney Kessler, ranked No. 53, enters this Credit One Charleston Open quarterfinal with a 2-1 head-to-head edge over Yuliia Starodubtseva (No. 89), including straight-sets wins in their last two meetings, bolstered by home-crowd support on familiar green clay near her South Carolina roots. Kessler advanced past Peyton Stearns 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 in the round of 16, extending her tournament win streak to three despite momentum swings, while targeting her first WTA 500 semifinal. Starodubtseva, on a hot streak with straight-sets victories over Shuai Zhang, Ekaterine Gorgodze, and Renata Zarazua (6-1, 6-0 latest), shows stronger recent clay form in her Charleston debut, dropping just one set en route. No reported injuries; match factors include Kessler's ranking and experience advantages against Starodubtseva's return game and consistency.
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