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Clara Tauson vs. McCartney Kessler prediction, odds, picks for WTA Abu Dhabi Open 2026
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
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Clara Tauson will take on McCartney Kessler in the quarterfinals at the WTA Abu Dhabi event on Thursday.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven tennis model projects Clara Tauson as the most likely winner of the Tauson vs. Kessler match.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's match, including best bets and picks.
Tauson vs. Kessler prediction: Who will win and advance to the semifinals?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's Tauson-Kessler women's singles match 10,000 times as part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Tauson a 55% chance of beating Kessler at the WTA Abu Dhabi Open tournament.
Additionally, Tauson has a 54% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Kessler (+2.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 21.5 games has a 52% chance of hitting**, according to our model.
Clara Tauson vs. McCartney Kessler odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tauson | Kessler |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -155 | +140 |
| First Set | -139 | +110 |
| Game Spread | -2.5 (-120) | +2.5 (-110) |
| Total Games | o21.5 (-118) | u21.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tauson vs. Kessler picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Kessler | +140 |
| First Set | Kessler | -118 |
According to our best tennis bets, the top play to make on this match is *McCartney Kessler to win.
Tauson vs. Kessler updates and essential details
The WTA Abu Dhabi Open match between Clara Tauson and McCartney Kessler is scheduled to start on Thursday at 4:00 AM ET.
- Who: Clara Tauson vs. McCartney Kessler
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Approx. Time: 4:00 AM ET/1:00AM PT
- Tournament: WTA Abu Dhabi, UAE Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Quarterfinals
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Clara Tauson, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat McCartney Kessler at the WTA Abu Dhabi Open tournament.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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