WTA Abu DhabiHard1/8-finals3 Feb 2026 · 11:40
M. Kessler
#48 · USA
VS
L. Fernandez
#25 · Canada
KESSLER
2.36
·
FERNANDEZ
1.67

Odds

Market
Kessler
Fernandez
Winner
2.36
1.67

Player analysis

M. Kessler has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.6 with a downward trend. M. Kessler is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving M. Kessler vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 1.63Trend down

L. Fernandez has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.0 to 17.6, with at least one match where L. Fernandez was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving L. Fernandez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +13 over the last five.

DS 3.57Trend mixed

Recent form

Hard court stats

Kessler
Stat
Fernandez
66.9%
Win rate
62.4%
99–49
W–L
151–91

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved50%
Aces2
Double faults3
1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved60%
Aces2
Double faults6