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Clara Tauson def. McCartney Kessler — Quarterfinal, Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026

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Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026

WTA 500HardAbu Dhabi, UAE

Played5 Feb 2026

Rounds
  1. R32
  2. R16
  3. QF
  4. Semifinal
  5. Final

🇩🇰ranked WTA number 14 going into this drawWon

Clara Tauson seeded 3 6 6

🇺🇸ranked WTA number 37 going into this draw

McCartney Kessler 3 4

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What this match is worth

Points earned

Tauson +195Kessler +108

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What decided it

  • Tauson broke 3 times from 5 chances, Kessler 1 from 5
  • Tauson won 50% behind her second serve, Kessler 68%