McCartney Kessler vs Leylah Fernandez Prediction & Betting Tips - Abu Dhabi Open
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by Steve Ashfield | in Tennis Predictions
Leylah Annie Fernandez looks to build on her first round win over Chloe Paquet. The fifth seed faces unseeded McCartney Kessler in round two of the outdoor hard court Abu Dhabi Open. Read our match prediction below.
The seed that could be met in the last eight of this WTA 500 tournament is third-seeded Clara Tauson.
Fernandez was due to take on Alja Tomljanovic in round one but the Australian withdrew. Chloe Paquet came in as a lucky loser but only won three games (all in set one) against her seeded opponent.
That was the first win of 2026 for Fernandez who is 26th in the live rankings. It was a welcome victory for Fernandez as those three previous defeats this year had also seen her fail to win a set.
McCartney Kessler is in round two of this tournament for the first time after a first round exit in 2025. Kessler also won in straight sets, defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3 6-3. That took her record for this year to three wins and the same number of losses and 31st in the live rankings.
Two of her three defeats last month came against top ranked players, Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula.
We tip Kessler to win a set.
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McCartney Kessler v Leylah Fernandez Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.13 | 1.72 |
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2.13 | 1.72 |
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2.1 | 1.73 |
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2.1 | 1.67 |
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2.1 | 1.67 |
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Who will win the McCartney Kessler vs Leylah Fernandez Tennis game?
Our prediction for the McCartney Kessler vs Leylah Fernandez match is: McCartney Kessler wins a set.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the McCartney Kessler vs Leylah Fernandez game on 03/02/2026 of the current Abu Dhabi Open season:
- McCartney Kessler has a 47.89% chance to win against Leylah Fernandez according to Melbet ⭐ with the odds of 2.13.
- Leylah Fernandez has a 52.11% probability of winning facing McCartney Kessler ⭐ with odds of 1.75 at Shangrila.
McCartney Kessler vs Leylah Fernandez Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, McCartney Kessler has a 47.89 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| McCartney Kessler | 47.89 % |
| Leylah Fernandez | 52.11 % |
McCartney Kessler vs Leylah Fernandez Form
McCartney Kessler and Leylah Fernandez Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
1 Feb 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
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
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
1 Feb 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
19 Jan 2026 - WTA Australian Open
12 Jan 2026 - WTA Adelaide
6 Jan 2026 - WTA Brisbane
1 Nov 2025 - WTA Hong Kong Open
31 Oct 2025 - WTA Hong Kong Open
McCartney Kessler - Leylah Fernandez Key Points
- Kessler has won a set in four of her six matches this year.
- Kessler won her first round match in straight sets.
- Before her first round win, Fernandez had lost all six sets she'd played in 2026.
- Seven of the last 12 matches Fernandez has played have seen her lose a set.
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Our McCartney Kessler vs Leylah Fernandez Prediction
Round one produced a much-needed win for Leylah Annie Fernandez. The Canadian hadn't won a set in three defeats this year but swept away lucky loser Chloe Paquet. Only three games were lost in that match but her opponent is ranked outside the top 200.
This will be a much tougher assignment for the former US Open finalist. McCartney Kessler is at 31st in the live rankings and had a good first round win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Our McCartney Kessler v Leylah Annie Fernandez prediction is McCartney Kessler wins a set.
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