Anna Kalinskaya vs McCartney Kessler Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | Second Round
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Anna Kalinskaya faces McCartney Kessler at the Canadian Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Anna Kalinskaya vs McCartney Kessler prediction
Anna Kalinskaya reached the Washington Open quarter-finals last week, following wins over Daria Kasatkina and Janice Tjen. Her run ended against top seed Jessica Pegula. The Russian reached her second ever Grand Slam quarter-final at Roland Garros in June, though she has failed to progress to a semi-final on the tour this season. She is now ranked just outside the world’s top 20.
Kalinskaya is seeded 17th at this event and faces McCartney Kessler in round two after receiving a bye. Kessler comfortably got past home favourite Cadence Brace in her opening match. She was not broken on serve as she saved all three break points on offer, winning 6-3 6-3. The American has reached three tour-level quarter-finals this season.
Kalinskaya has the higher ceiling out of the two players, but Kessler could make this a competitive encounter if she plays aggressively and manages to serve well at the important moments.
Anna Kalinskaya vs McCartney Kessler tip: Over 21.5 games
