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McCartney Kessler def. Leylah Fernandez — Round of 16, Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026

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Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026

WTA 500HardAbu Dhabi, UAE

Played3 Feb 2026

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

🇺🇸ranked WTA number 37 going into this drawWon

McCartney Kessler 6 6

🇨🇦ranked WTA number 23 going into this draw

Leylah Fernandez seeded 6 3 2

Next · Quarterfinalvs 🇩🇰Clara Tauson

What this match is worth

Points earned

Kessler +108Fernandez +60

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What decided it

  • Kessler broke 5 times from 10 chances, Fernandez 1 from 6
  • Fernandez won 39% behind her second serve, Kessler 47%
  • 2 aces and 8 double faults from Fernandez