Who is favored to win the Varvara Lepchenko vs Shuai Zhang at the Merida (W)?
Shuai Zhang is favored to win against Varvara Lepchenko due to her higher WTA ranking of 86 with 839 points compared to Lepchenko's 151 ranking and 483 points, plus her recent 2-0 victory over Martina Trevisan in Merida qualifying on February 22, 2026. Betting odds list Zhang at around 1.65 and Lepchenko at 2.20 with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time does Varvara Lepchenko vs Shuai Zhang at the Merida (W) start?
The match starts on February 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM UTC (4:00 PM EST local time) in the WTA 500 Merida, Mexico.
Where is the Varvara Lepchenko vs Shuai Zhang at the Merida (W) being played?
The match is at the Merida Tennis Complex in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, an outdoor hard court venue known for its humid conditions favoring baseline players like Zhang, with a capacity for large crowds during WTA 500 events.
Varvara Lepchenko vs Shuai Zhang at the Merida (W) prediction & odds – who is expected to win?
Shuai Zhang is predicted to win in straight sets based on her current form, superior ranking, and recent Merida win, with moneyline odds of 1.65 offering strong value on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports; Lepchenko's lower ranking and recent struggles make an upset unlikely.
What is the head to head record between Varvara Lepchenko vs Shuai Zhang?
In head-to-head matches, Shuai Zhang leads Varvara Lepchenko, including key wins on hard courts; over their last 5 encounters, Zhang has 3 victories to Lepchenko's 2, with an average of 21.4 games per match and Zhang winning the most recent meeting.
