Updated February 4 2026, 16:13
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Clara Tauson meets McCartney Kessler in Abu Dhabi.
Ranking points: WTA 500
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Venue: Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Clara Tauson vs McCartney Kessler prediction
McCartney Kessler deepened Leylah Ferandez’s woes with a dominant win to the reach the round of 16 in Abu Dhabi.
The American was too strong throughout for the sixth seed as she posted a 6-3 6-2 success over the Canadian, who continues to search for her best form at the start of 2026.
Kessler will now face Clara Tauson in tussle for a last-eight berth after the third seed swept to a 6-3 6-1 rout of Simona Waltert.
This will be their second meeting with Kessler prevailing 7-6 6-3 in a Challenger in Angers three years ago.
This is another match-up where the seed come be under threat with both players enjoying the conditions and surface.
World number 16 Tauson may be 16 places better off on the WTA ladder, but that doesn’t seem so significant in this match-up and Kessler is a good bet to take at least set here.
Clara Tauson vs McCartney Kessler tip: Over 2.5 sets