The seeds are in action on Day 4 of the Ningbo Open, held on outdoor hardcourts. Since being upgraded to a WTA 500 event in 2024, the tournament has consistently drawn a strong field — and this year is no exception. With ranking points and WTA Finals spots still on the line, expect plenty of intensity and high-quality tennis as the top players look to make their mark. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match across every round.

WTA Ningbo Day 4 Predictions

McCartney Kessler vs Liudmila Samsonova

Head-to-head: First meeting

Both players play an aggressive brand of tennis that should lead to plenty of clean winners. The backhand-to-backhand exchange could prove decisive, with Liudmila Samsonova’s heavier ball and ability to find pace off that wing like

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