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On August 13, 2026, an intriguing WTA matchup unfolds in Cincinnati, where home favorite Caty McNally faces off against McCartney Kessler. McNally, coming off a solid performance, has secured victory in 3 of her last 5 matches, showcasing her resilience and ability to perform under pressure. Her aggressive baseline play coupled with effective serving will be crucial in gaining an early advantage.
In contrast, Kessler has struggled recently, clinching only 2 wins in the same timeframe. While she possesses a well-rounded game, her consistency has been a concern, particularly in high-stakes situations. Kessler’s success will largely depend on her ability to counter McNally’s powerful strokes and maintain composure throughout the match.
Bookmakers have indicated McNally as the favorite with odds suggesting a 54.4% probability of her winning, while Kessler stands at 45.6%. The predicted final score is set at 2:0 in favor of McNally, reflecting the current form and competitive dynamics. However, in tennis, surprises can occur, and both players have the potential to shift the match in their favor. As such, fans can expect a compelling contest filled with strategic play and determination.
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| McNally 57% |
Kessler 43% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.67 | 2.21 | ||
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1.69 | 2.31 | |
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1.63 | 2.14 | ||
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1.66 | 2.19 |
Latest Results
| 07.08.26 Caty McNally – Alexandra Eala – 1:2 05.08.26 Linda Noskova – Caty McNally – 0:2 03.08.26 Tatjana Maria – Caty McNally – 1:2 31.07.26 Kristina Liutova – Caty McNally – 2:0 30.07.26 Yexin Ma – Caty McNally – 0:2 |
04.08.26 Anna Kalinskaya – McCartney Kessler – 2:1 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.08.25 Caty McNally – McCartney Kessler – 0:2 26.02.25 McCartney Kessler – Caty McNally – Canceled |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Qualification
Semi-finals
| 1 | Tagger L. (1) | Zhu L. | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Montgomery R. (WC) | Grabher J. (21) | 2 : 1 |
| 3 | Zarazua R. (2) | Yuan Y. | 0 : 2 |
| 4 | Day K. | Preston T. (17) | 2 : 0 |
| 5 | Tararudee L. (3) | Jones E. | 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Jimenez Kasintseva V. | Sawangkaew M. (19) | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Kraus S. (4) | Bassols M. | 2 : 0 |
| 8 | Iatcenko P. | Liu C. (23) | 0 : 2 |
| 9 | Lys E. (5) | Kawa K. | 2 : 1 |
| 10 | Salkova D. | Blinkova A. (18) | |
| 11 | Sierra S. (6) | Ito A. | 0 : 2 |
| 12 | Dart H. | Uchijima M. (20) | 2 : 0 |
| 13 | Korneeva A. (7) | Lepchenko V. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 14 | Marino R. | Charaeva A. (22) | 0 : 2 |
| 15 | Vandewinkel H. (8) | Urhobo A. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Sramkova R. | Jacquemot E. (13) | 1 : 0 |
| 17 | Wang Xiy. (9) | Andreescu B. (WC) | |
| 18 | Lee C. Y. (WC) | Kudermetova P. (14) | |
| 19 | Arango E. (10) | Sasnovich A. | |
| 20 | Podoroska N. | Seidel E. (16) | |
| 21 | Zakharova A. (11) | Stefanini L. | 0 : 2 |
| 22 | Sakatsume H. | Jeanjean L. (24) | 1 : 2 |
| 23 | Selekhmeteva O. (12) | Mandlik E. (WC) | 2 : 1 |
| 24 | Stoiana M. | Erjavec V. (15) | 2 : 0 |
Final
| 1 | Tagger L. (1) | Montgomery R. | |
| 2 | Yuan Y. | Day K. | |
| 3 | Tararudee L. (3) | Sawangkaew M. (19) | |
| 4 | Kraus S. (4) | Liu C. (23) | |
| 5 | Lys E. (5) | TBD #10 | |
| 6 | Ito A. | Dart H. | |
| 7 | Korneeva A. (7) | Charaeva A. (22) | |
| 8 | Vandewinkel H. (8) | TBD #16 | |
| 9 | TBD #17 | TBD #18 | |
| 10 | TBD #19 | TBD #20 | |
| 11 | Stefanini L. | Jeanjean L. (24) | |
| 12 | Selekhmeteva O. (12) | Stoiana M. |
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