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McCartney Kessler vs. Leylah Fernandez prediction, odds, picks for WTA Abu Dhabi Open 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Kessler vs Fernandez predictions for WTA Abu Dhabi Open.
McCartney Kessler will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16 at the WTA Abu Dhabi event on Tuesday.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven tennis model projects Leylah Fernandez as the most likely winner of the Kessler vs. Fernandez match.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's match, including best bets and picks.
Kessler vs. Fernandez prediction: Who will win and advance to the quarterfinals?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Kessler-Fernandez women's singles match 10,000 times as part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Fernandez a 53% chance of defeating Kessler at the WTA Abu Dhabi Open tournament.
Additionally, Fernandez has a 52% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Kessler (+1.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the under 22.5 games has a 55% chance of hitting**, according to our model.
McCartney Kessler vs. Leylah Fernandez odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kessler | Fernandez |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +114 | -127 |
| First Set | +100 | -125 |
| Game Spread | +1.5 (-110) | -1.5 (-120) |
| Total Games | o22.5 (-115) | u22.5 (-125) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kessler vs. Fernandez 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 | +114 |
| First Set | Fernandez | -125 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is *McCartney Kessler to win.
Kessler vs. Fernandez updates and essential details
The WTA Abu Dhabi Open match between McCartney Kessler and Leylah Fernandez is scheduled to start on Tuesday at 5:10 AM ET.
- Who: McCartney Kessler vs. Leylah Fernandez
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Approx. Time: 5:10 AM ET/2:10AM PT
- Tournament: WTA Abu Dhabi, UAE Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 16
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Leylah Fernandez, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat McCartney Kessler at the WTA Abu Dhabi Open tournament.
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