Jasmine Paolini vs. Veronika Kudermetova Head-to-Head, Prediction and Betting Odds for WTA Ningbo Open 2025 Round of 16
Winner to face Belinda Bencic in the QFs.
No. 2 seed Jasmine Paolini has an uphill battle at hand against Veronika Kudermetova of Russia. This Round of 16 match-up on Centre Court at the 2025 Ningbo Open will determine who enters the quarterfinal stage. While Paolini was a semifinalist in Wuhan last week, Kudermetova has won just one match in her last four competitions. The winner of this encounter will face former Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic in the last eight. Our very own BetMGM is going to help us in providing you with the best betting odds for this contest.
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Jasmine Paolini vs Veronika Kudermetova Match Preview
Jasmine Paolini may have gone under the radar this season, but her results speak for themselves. The Italian dynamite has a success rate of 71% on tour this year, which includes a WTA-1000 trophy in Rome alongside four doubles titles. Paolini also reached the final in Cincinnati and semifinals in Miami, Stuttgart and Bad Homburg. The 29-year-old has a current ranking of No. 8 in the world. With a break point conversion rate of nearly 50% in 2025, there is no surprise as to why Paolini is contending for a spot in the WTA Finals.
Veronika Kudermetova is a former Top-10 player with two career singles titles to her name. While the 28-year-old has excelled more on the doubles circuit just like her opponent, her run to the Cincinnati Open semifinal was deeply impressive. Kudermetova also reached quarterfinals in Hobart and ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The World No. 31 has a win-loss record of 35-24 this season, which includes wins over the likes of Amanda Anisimova and Barbora Krejcikova.
Jasmine Paolini vs Veronika Kudermetova Head to Head Record
Veronika Kudermetova has a 3-2 record in the head-to-head against Jasmine Paolini. It is a rivalry that originated way back in 2017.
EventRoundWinnerScore2025 CincinnatiSemifinalJasmine Paolini6-3 6-7(2) 6-32021 CincinnatiRound of 64Veronika Kudermetova6-3 6-22019 Australian OpenQualifyingVeronika Kudermetova4-6 6-1 6-32017 Hua HinRound of 32Veronika Kudermetova6-1 6-42017 PragueQualifyingJasmine Paolini7-6(3) 3-6 6-4
Jasmine Paolini vs Veronika Kudermetova Career Comparison
Jasmine PaoliniCategoryVeronika Kudermetova8Current Ranking31427-287Career W-L Record397-27541-17YTD W-L Record35-243Career Titles21YTD Titles00Grand Slams0
Jasmine Paolini vs Veronika Kudermetova WTA Ningbo Open 2025 Prediction
Paolini has been striking the ball very well, and her recent form will support her case. The two-time Grand Slam champion has the experience to counter Kudermetova’s attacking game-style, and she did so in Cincinnati two months ago. For the Russian, maintaining a high percentage of first serves will be crucial to prevent Paolini from settling into baseline exchanges. As the match goes on, the Italian will have the advantage due to her physical superiority.
Prediction: Jasmine Paolini in straight sets.
Paolini d. Kudermetova 6-3 6-7 6-3
Jasmine reaches her 3rd WTA 1000 final
She served for the match at 5-4 in the 2nd, but got it done in 3
33 wins, 13 losses in 2025
A better win % than her breakout 2024 season
✅9th final
✅1st Cincinnati final
Fighter. Believer. Winner.… pic.twitter.com/hGPQxxQ8zb
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 17, 2025
Jasmine Paolini vs Veronika Kudermetova WTA Ningbo Open 2025 Betting Odds
Paolini (1/2) is the favorite and Kudermetova (8/5) is an underdog in the WTA Ningbo Open 2025 Round of 16. According to the implied probability on the money line, the Italian has a 65% chance of advancing to the quarterfinals. Here are the odds (as per BetMGM):
- Jasmine Paolini Win: 1/2
- Veronika Kudermetova Win: 8/5
- Total Games >21.5: 19/20
- Total Sets 1/2
- Kudermetova +1.5 (Set Handicap): 8/13
- Paolini -3.5 (Game Handicap): 9/10
- Paolini to Win 2-0: 6/5
- Total Number of Tiebreaks 6/25
- Kudermetova to Win At Least 1 Set (Yes): 8/13
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