Anna Kalinskaya vs McCartney Kessler predictions, Aug 04, 2026

WTA Toronto, on Tuesday,

Anna Kalinskaya

McCartney Kessler

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In a highly anticipated WTA matchup at the Toronto Open on August 6, 2026, Anna Kalinskaya will host McCartney Kessler in what promises to be an engaging contest. Kalinskaya comes into this match with a recent record of three victories in her last five matches, showcasing a solid form that reflects her ability to perform under pressure. Her playing style is characterized by strong baseline rallies and effective serve placement, allowing her to control the tempo of the match.

On the other hand, Kessler has faced more challenges, winning only two of her last five encounters. While Kessler possesses notable agility and a potent forehand, she will need to leverage her speed to counter Kalinskaya’s aggressive tactics and maintain consistency in her shot selection.

Bookmakers have installed Kalinskaya as the favorite, with odds of 1.58 for a home win compared to Kessler’s 2.37 for an away victory. Statistical models suggest a 58.3% probability for a home win, while Kessler holds a 41.7% chance. Ultimately, while Kalinskaya appears poised for victory on home soil, Kessler’s unpredictability could easily tilt the match in her favor, making for a compelling battle on the court.

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Kalinskaya
60.7%
Kessler
39.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.53 2.49
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Latest Results

31.07.26 Jessica Pegula – Anna Kalinskaya – 2:0
30.07.26 Janice Tjen – Anna Kalinskaya – 1:2
28.07.26 Darya Kasatkina – Anna Kalinskaya – 0:2
03.07.26 Belinda Bencic – Anna Kalinskaya – 2:1
01.07.26 Diane Parry – Anna Kalinskaya – 1:2
03.08.26 McCartney Kessler – Cadence Brace – 2:0
28.07.26 Renata Zarazua – McCartney Kessler – 2:0
01.07.26 Aryna Sabalenka – McCartney Kessler – 2:0
29.06.26 Oleksandra Oliynykova – McCartney Kessler – 0:2
25.06.26 McCartney Kessler – Madison Keys – 0:2

Facts

  • Kalinskaya is ranked WTA: 20. Kessler is ranked WTA: 47.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Kalinskaya may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Kalinskaya is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • Recently, there has been no match between the players.
  • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Uchijima M. (Q) Bucsa C. 2 : 0
    3 Putintseva Y. Zhang S. 0 : 2
    4 Bye Ostapenko J. (26)
    5 Chwalinska M. (18) Bye
    6 Gibson T. Cocciaretto E. (RET.) 1 : 0
    7 Stefanini L. (Q) Osorio C. 0 : 2
    8 Bye Alexandrova E. (16)
    9 Svitolina E. (9) Bye
    10 Bouzas Maneiro J. Arseneault A. (WC) 2 : 0
    11 Ruse G. Stearns P. 2 : 0
    12 Bye Potapova A. (24)
    13 Tauson C. (27) Bye
    14 Bartunkova N. Andreescu B. (WC) 2 : 0
    15 Jones E. (Q) Tararudee L. (Q) 0 : 2
    16 Bye Anisimova A. (8)
    17 Pegula J. (3) Bye
    18 Frech M. Jeanjean L. (Q) 2 : 0
    19 Rakhimova K. Williams V. (WC) 2 : 0
    20 Bye Siniakova K. (32)
    21 Kalinskaya A. (17) Bye
    22 Kessler M. Brace C. (WC) 2 : 0
    23 Sramkova R. (Q) Blinkova A. (Q) 2 : 0
    24 Bye Shnaider D. (15)
    25 Kostyuk M. (10) Bye
    26 Ito A. (Q) Sebov K. (WC) 0 : 2
    27 Boisson L. (Q) Ruzic A. 1 : 2
    28 Bye Keys M. (19)
    29 Vekic D. (31) Bye
    30 Birrell K. Golubic V. 0 : 2
    31 Wang Xiy. Bejlek S. 1 : 2
    32 Bye Swiatek I. (7)
    33 Noskova L. (6) Bye
    34 Maria T. (Q) McNally C. 1 : 2
    35 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (Q) Parks A. 0 : 2
    36 Bye Eala A. (25)
    37 Bouzkova M. (21) Bye
    38 Valentova T. Townsend T. 0 : 2
    39 Sierra S. Stephens S. (Q) 0 : 2
    40 Bye Bencic B. (12)
    41 Jovic I. (13) Bye
    42 Zhao C. (WC) Linette M. 1 : 2
    43 Korneeva A. (Q) Kudermetova P. (RET.) (Q) 1 : 0
    44 Bye Navarro E. (23)
    45 Sakkari M. (29) Bye
    46 Marino R. (WC) Sonmez Z. 0 : 2
    47 Parry D. Day K. (Q) 1 : 2
    48 Bye Gauff C. (4)
    49 Andreeva M. (5) Bye
    50 Oliynykova O. Pliskova Ka. 0 : 2
    51 Zarazua R. Korpatsch T. 2 : 1
    52 Bye Fernandez L. (30)
    53 Mertens E. (20) Bye
    54 Kalinina A. Bondar A. 0 : 2
    55 Udvardy P. Lys E. (RET.) 1 : 1
    56 Bye Osaka N. (11)
    57 Cirstea S. (14) Bye
    58 Starodubtseva Y. Joint M. (Q) 1 : 2
    59 Tjen J. Samsonova L. 0 : 2
    60 Bye Krejcikova B. (22)
    61 Li A. (28) Bye
    62 Boulter K. Cross K. (WC) 0 : 2
    63 Wang Xin. Kasatkina D. 1 : 2
    64 Bye Rybakina E. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Uchijima M.
    2 Zhang S. Ostapenko J. (26)
    3 Chwalinska M. (18) Gibson T.
    4 Osorio C. Alexandrova E. (16)
    5 Svitolina E. (9) Bouzas Maneiro J.
    6 Ruse G. Potapova A. (24)
    7 Tauson C. (27) Bartunkova N.
    8 Tararudee L. Anisimova A. (8)
    9 Pegula J. (3) Frech M.
    10 Rakhimova K. Siniakova K. (32)
    11 Kalinskaya A. (17) Kessler M.
    12 Sramkova R. Shnaider D. (15)
    13 Kostyuk M. (10) Sebov K.
    14 Ruzic A. Keys M. (19)
    15 Vekic D. (31) Golubic V.
    16 Bejlek S. Swiatek I. (7)
    17 Noskova L. (6) McNally C.
    18 Parks A. Eala A. (25)
    19 Bouzkova M. (21) Townsend T.
    20 Stephens S. Bencic B. (12)
    21 Jovic I. (13) Linette M.
    22 Korneeva A. Navarro E. (23)
    23 Sakkari M. (29) Sonmez Z.
    24 Day K. Gauff C. (4)
    25 Andreeva M. (5) Pliskova Ka.
    26 Zarazua R. Fernandez L. (30)
    27 Mertens E. (20) Bondar A.
    28 Udvardy P. Osaka N. (11)
    29 Cirstea S. (14) Joint M.
    30 Samsonova L. Krejcikova B. (22)
    31 Li A. (28) Cross K.
    32 Kasatkina D. Rybakina E. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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