Seidel vs. Zakharova: 2026 BNP Paribas Open Preview & Odds Prediction
The Round of 128 at the BNP Paribas Open features an intriguing matchup between Ella Seidel and Anastasia Zakharova. Seidel, holding a ranking of No. 83, faces Zakharova, who is ranked No. 86. The match is set for Wednesday, March 4, on hard court.
Matchup Overview
Zakharova enters the match as the favorite, offering odds of -150, while Seidel is the underdog with odds of +115. These betting odds are provided by BetMGM Sportsbook and were last updated on Wednesday at 2:36 PM ET.
Performance and Statistics
In the past year, Seidel has participated in 12 hard-court tournaments, achieving a match record of 23 wins and 13 losses. Her performance statistics include:
- 34.4% success rate in return games
- 67.7% success rate in service games
- 47.7% conversion rate on break-point opportunities (135 out of 283)
Seidel’s most recent outing ended in defeat during the round of 32 at the WTA Dubai tournament, where she retired after losing 0-6 to Jaqueline Adina Cristian, ranked No. 39.
On the other hand, Zakharova has a hard-court match record of 19-17 over the last year. Key statistics for Zakharova include:
- 64.5% success rate in service games
- 37.0% success rate in return games
- 45.6% conversion rate on break points (141 out of 309), ranking her 19th in this category
Her last tournament was the ATX Open, where she faced No. 103-ranked Ashlyn Krueger in the Round of 16 on February 26, but lost with scores of 5-7, 3-6.
Odds Prediction
Based on current moneyline odds, Seidel is given a 60.0% chance of winning against Zakharova. This matchup promises to be a compelling contest, showcasing the skills of both players on the hard court.
Fans can watch this exciting encounter on the Tennis Channel and other sports outlets via Fubo.
