McCartney Kessler vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Prediction & Betting Tips - Abu Dhabi Open
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by Steve Ashfield | in Tennis Predictions
McCartney Kessler faces fellow unseeded player Anastasia Pavlyucenkova in round one of the Abu Dhabi Open. The winner of this match will face either sixth seed Leylah Fernandez or wild card Ajla Tomljanovic in round two. Read our match prediction below.
Kessler made her debut in this WTA 500 tournament last year but after winning two qualifying matches was beaten in round one of the main draw. Ashlyn Krueger beat her in three sets and went on to be the losing finalist.
This year has seen the American win two of her five matches with the second round reached in Brisbane and the Australian Open. Of her three defeats this year, two were inflicted by Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula. Kessler is 32nd in the live rankings.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has only played two matches so far, losing both. Losses have come in the first round of the Brisbane International and the Australian Open, the latter to Zhuoxuan Bai who was ranked outside the top 700.
Last year saw her reach round two but had to retire against Magda Linette when a set down.
Pavlyuchenkova has fallen over 50 places to 100th in the live rankings after losing the points earned from reaching last year's Australian Open quarter-finals. We tip McCartney Kessler to win this match.
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McCartney Kessler v Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.43 | 2.83 |
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1.43 | 2.83 |
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1.44 | 2.75 |
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1.4 | 2.76 |
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1.44 | 2.62 |
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Who will win the McCartney Kessler vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Tennis game?
Our prediction for the McCartney Kessler vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova match is: McCartney Kessler wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the McCartney Kessler vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova game on 01/02/2026 of the current Abu Dhabi Open season:
- McCartney Kessler has a 62.44% chance to win against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova according to Tonybet ⭐ with the odds of 1.46.
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has a 37.56% probability of winning facing McCartney Kessler ⭐ with odds of 2.83 at Melbet.
McCartney Kessler vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, McCartney Kessler has a 62.44 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| McCartney Kessler | 62.44 % |
| Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova | 37.56 % |
McCartney Kessler vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Form
McCartney Kessler and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
21 Jan 2026 - WTA Australian Open
18 Jan 2026 - WTA Australian Open
12 Jan 2026 - Hobart International
5 Jan 2026 - WTA Brisbane
3 Jan 2026 - WTA Brisbane
21 Oct 2025 - Japan Women's Open
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
18 Jan 2026 - WTA Australian Open
3 Jan 2026 - WTA Brisbane
27 Aug 2025 - WTA US Open
25 Aug 2025 - WTA US Open
19 Aug 2025 - WTA Monterrey Open
9 Aug 2025 - WTA Cincinnati Open
McCartney Kessler - Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Key Points
- Pavlyuchenkova has lost both of the matches she has played in 2026.
- Kessler is 68 places ahead of her opponent in the live rankings.
- Two of Kessler's losses this year were to top-ten ranked players Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula.
- Pavlyuchenkova only won six outdoor hard court matches last year compared to Kessler's 27.
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Our McCartney Kessler vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Prediction
It's not been a good start to the year for Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. 2025 saw her begin the year with a run to the Australian Open quarter-finals but the Russian has only reached the second round of an outdoor hard court tournament once since then.
Her season last year ended in August and only one of her last eiight matches has been won. McCartney Kessler has made a steady start to the year and had some tough draws against highly-ranked players. Our McCartney Kessler v Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova prediction is McCartney Kessler wins.
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