WTA Abu DhabiHard1/16-finals2 Feb 2026 · 09:55
D. Kasatkina
#75 · Australia
VS
S. Waltert
#97 · Switzerland
KASATKINA
1.59
·
WALTERT
2.51

Odds

Market
Kasatkina
Waltert
Winner
1.59
2.51

Player analysis

D. Kasatkina comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.6, meaning D. Kasatkina has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving D. Kasatkina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS -0.57Trend mixed

S. Waltert has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +3.4 with a downward trend. S. Waltert is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving S. Waltert vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+30) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.

DS 3.44Trend down

Recent form

Hard court stats

Kasatkina
Stat
Waltert
58%
Win rate
56.8%
211–153
W–L
83–63

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted50%
BP saved50%
Aces2
Double faults7
1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted60%
BP saved70%
Aces2
Double faults3