Clara Tauson vs McCartney Kessler predictions, Feb 06, 2026

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In an exciting WTA Abu Dhabi match-up on February 6, 2026, Clara Tauson will face off against McCartney Kessler in what promises to be a closely contested encounter. Tauson, coming off a run of winning 3 of her last 5 matches, will have the home advantage as she takes on Kessler, who has also won 3 of her last 5 matches.

Both players have shown good form recently, making this match a tough one to call. The bookmakers have Tauson as a slight favorite with odds of 1.72 for her to win at home, while Kessler is pegged at 2.11 for an away victory. Our model predicts a narrow advantage for Tauson with a 53.4% chance of a home win, leaving a 46.6% probability for an away win.

Tactical strengths will come into play as both players look to outmaneuver each other on the court. Tauson will look to capitalize on her home court advantage, while Kessler will aim to disrupt her opponent’s rhythm. With both players in good recent form, this match could go either way, making for an exciting and unpredictable contest.

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Tauson
55.1%
Kessler
44.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.71 2.1
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WilliamHill 1.73 2.1
Pinnacle 1.7 2.13

Latest Results

03.02.26 Clara Tauson – Simona Waltert – 2:0
22.01.26 Victoria Mboko – Clara Tauson – 2:1
20.01.26 Polina Kudermetova – Clara Tauson – 1:2
18.01.26 Dalma Galfi – Clara Tauson – 0:2
11.01.26 Ajla Tomljanovic – Clara Tauson – Tauson C. retired
03.02.26 McCartney Kessler – Leylah Annie Fernandez – 2:0
01.02.26 McCartney Kessler – Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova – 2:0
21.01.26 Jessica Pegula – McCartney Kessler – 2:0
18.01.26 Emiliana Arango – McCartney Kessler – 0:2
12.01.26 Olga Danilovic – McCartney Kessler – 2:1

Facts

  • Tauson is ranked WTA: 16. Kessler is ranked WTA: 32.
  • Each of the players is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Kessler may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • The chances of victory for both players are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Tauson won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:2.

    Latest Head To Head

    04.12.23 McCartney Kessler – Clara Tauson – 2:0

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/16-finals

    1 Bencic B. (1) Bye
    2 Kartal S. (Q) Bucsa C. 2 : 0
    3 Krueger A. Bejlek S. (Q) 0 : 2
    4 Selekhmeteva O. (Q) Ostapenko J. 1 : 2
    5 Tauson C. (3) Bye
    6 Kasatkina D. Waltert S. (Q) 1 : 2
    7 Kessler M. Pavlyuchenkova A. 2 : 0
    8 Paquet C. (LL) Fernandez L. (6) 0 : 2
    9 Samsonova L. (5) Kenin S. 2 : 0
    10 Tjen J. Joint M. 2 : 1
    11 Baptiste H. Kostovic T. 2 : 1
    12 Bye Navarro E. (4)
    13 Badosa P. (8) Sasnovich A. (LL) 1 : 2
    14 Eala A. Sonmez Z. (WC) 2 : 0
    15 Yastremska D. Haddad Maia B. 2 : 0
    16 Bye Alexandrova E. (2)

    1/8-finals

    1 Bencic B. (1) Kartal S.
    2 Bejlek S. Ostapenko J.
    3 Tauson C. (3) Waltert S. 2 : 0
    4 Kessler M. Fernandez L. (6) 2 : 0
    5 Samsonova L. (5) Tjen J. 2 : 0
    6 Baptiste H. Navarro E. (4) 2 : 1
    7 Sasnovich A. Eala A.
    8 Yastremska D. Alexandrova E. (2)

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 Tauson C. (3) Kessler M.
    3 Samsonova L. (5) Baptiste H.
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

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

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    WTA Abu Dhabi Outrights

    1. Bencic Belinda: 3.15 (26.34%)

    2. Samsonova Liudmila: 5 (16.6%)

    3. Alexandrova Ekaterina: 5.2 (15.96%)

    4. Tauson Clara: 7.6 (10.92%)

    5. Kessler McCartney: 9.7 (8.56%)

    6. Kartal Sonay: 19.8 (4.19%)

    7. Yastremska Dayana: 21.8 (3.81%)

    8. Ostapenko Jelena: 21.8 (3.81%)

    9. Eala Alexandra: 23.4 (3.55%)

    10. Baptiste Hailey: 23.8 (3.49%)

    11. Bejlek Sara: 52.6 (1.58%)

    12. Sasnovich Aliaksandra: 68.6 (1.21%)

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