McCartney Kessler vs Cristina Bucsa Prediction 2/27/25 Austin Tennis Picks

In the victory, Kessler hit 24 winners to 32 unforced errors. That included three aces and one double fault. Kessler landed 64% of first serves and won 67% of first serve points (30/45). 

She won 44% of second serve points (11/25) and saved four of seven break points. Kessler tallied 50% of return points (38/76) and converted six of 12 break points in the match.

This was her 11th win from 16 matches this season. Kessler is inching closer to re-entering the top 50.

The American will aim to reach her second quarterfinal of 2025.

Cristina Bucsa Preview

Cristina Bucsa overcame Bernarda Pera in straight sets. This was her third win in Austin having won two matches in qualifying last weekend.

Bucsa beat the American 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 24 minutes. She has not dropped in three matches at the ATX Open.

Bucsa hit 17 winners and 15 unforced errors in the victory. That tally included one ace and five double faults.

The Spaniard landed 55% of first serves and won 74% of first serve points (25/34). She won 54% of second serve points (15/28) and saved three of four break points.

Bucsa tallied 49% of return points (35/72) and converted four of 10 break points in the match.

Bucsa improves to 9-7 at all levels in 2025, but is yet to win back-to-back main draw matches.

McCartney Kessler vs Cristina Bucsa Head-To-Head

• Kessler and Bucsa have never played at any level before. This will be their first meeting.

McCartney Kessler vs Cristina Bucsa Prediction

I'm going with the overs in this one for a couple of reasons. Kessler enjoyed a breakout 2024 season and has carried that form into 2025 with a title to boot and a massive top 5 victory against Coco Gauff in Dubai. But I think she's still raw in terms of consistency.

Secondly, Bucsa could give her a run for her money. Look, Bucsa is not the type of player that jumps out as an upset artist, but trust me, she has a troublesome game to worry Kessler. Like a typical clay-court Spaniard, she makes you play one extra shot and has a penchant for longer rallies that force opponents into errors. At least 21 games in this match is worth considering.