Dolehide Projected to Defeat Rakhimova in WTA Indian Wells Clash

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Caroline Dolehide is poised to face Kamilla Rakhimova in the first round of the WTA Indian Wells Open on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, with predictions favoring Dolehide to win. Dimers‘ tennis model projects Dolehide to claim victory with a 61% chance based on simulations conducted over 10,000 scenarios.

“With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate Caroline Dolehide’s chance of winning at 61%, with Kamilla Rakhimova at 39%,” said Greg Butyn, a data analyst at Dimers.

The match is scheduled to commence at 5:40 PM ET on Stadium 4. Both players enter the contest after competing in previous rounds, and for fans looking for detailed predictions or betting options, extended analysis is available on Dimers’ interactive predictions page.

In the buildup to this match, both players have shown remarkable performance statistics. Dolehide dominated her first-round match against Rakhimova, winning in straight sets with a scoreline of 6-2, 7-6. During that match, she scored a total of 78 points, significantly outscoring Rakhimova’s 64 with 37 winners and only conceding four double faults.

Conversely, Rakhimova will look to improve her performance after her first-round exit. Overall, Dolehide has demonstrated a strong win-loss record of 56% over her last 10 years and holds a 4-2 record on hard courts this season.

As the anticipation builds up for this matchup, fans are encouraged to check current betting odds, which show Rakhimova at +137 and Dolehide at -175 on the moneyline. Gambling advisories remind players to bet responsibly, with support available at 1-800-GAMBLER.

The Indian Wells Open is a prominent event in the WTA calendar, attracting top competitors from the tennis world. With the dimensions set for an exciting display of tennis, Dolehide’s strong performance metrics suggest she may continue her winning streak against Rakhimova.