2025 Merida Open: Kalinskaya vs. Zhang Prediction, Odds & Match Preview
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Shuai Zhang, currently ranked No. 107 globally, will compete against Anna Kalinskaya, ranked No. 35, in the Round of 16 at the Merida Open Akron. This matchup features Kalinskaya as the favored player with odds of -155, while Zhang enters the match as the underdog with +120 odds, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
Match Details
- Tournament: Merida Open Akron
- Round: Round of 16
- Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Court Surface: Hard
Kalinskaya vs. Zhang Prediction
Kalinskaya has an implied probability of 60.8% to win the match based on current betting odds. With a strong season on hard courts, her stats reflect a solid performance.
Betting Odds Overview
- Kalinskaya’s odds to win match: -155
- Zhang’s odds to win match: +120
- Kalinskaya’s odds to win tournament: +1000
- Zhang’s odds to win tournament: +1600
Performance Statistics
Anna Kalinskaya
Kalinskaya has a record of 17 wins and 13 losses on hard courts in 2025. Her performance metrics include:
- Service Games: 220 out of 321 won (68.5% success rate)
- Return Games: 110 out of 333 won (33.0% success rate)
- Break Point Winning Percentage: 44.3% (102 out of 230)
Recently, she faced a defeat in the quarterfinals at the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis on October 23, against No. 17 Linda Noskova.
Shuai Zhang
Zhang has struggled this year, unable to secure wins in her six tournaments on hard courts, holding a record of 12-6. Her hard court statistics include:
- Service Games: 66.3% success rate
- Return Games: 39.3% success rate
- Break Point Conversion: 49.3% (69 out of 140)
In her last match, she retired against No. 44 Ann Li in the semifinals of the Galaxy Holding Group Guangzhou Open on October 25.
The first-round clash between Kalinskaya and Zhang promises to be an intriguing contest, with both players looking to capitalize on their strengths and overcome recent challenges.
