2026 Hobart International: Danilovic [67th] vs. Kessler [31st] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview

On Sunday, Olga Danilovic (No. 67 in the world) meets McCartney Kessler (No. 31) in the Round of 32 at the Hobart International.

Kessler is favored (-210) in this match against the underdog Danilovic (+160).

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Olga Danilovic vs. McCartney Kessler matchup info

• Tournament: Hobart International
• Round: Round of 32
• Date: Sunday, January 11
• Court Surface: Hard

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Danilovic vs. Kessler Prediction

Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Danilovic has a 67.7% to win.

Danilovic vs. Kessler Betting Odds

• Danilovic’s odds to win match: +160
• Kessler’s odds to win match: -210

Danilovic vs. Kessler matchup performance & stats

• Danilovic is 7-9 on hard courts over the past year.
• In terms of serve/return winning percentages on hard courts over the past 12 months, Danilovic has won 69.4% of her games on serve and 27.9% on return.
• Danilovic is 130th in break points won on hard courts over the past 12 months, converting 46 of 110 (41.8%).
• Danilovic was beaten in the quarterfinals of her last tournament (the Kinoshita Group Japan Open) 6-4, 2-6, 3-6 by No. 78-ranked Tereza Valentova on October 17.
• Kessler has registered a 22-16 record in 16 tournaments on hard courts over the past year.
• Kessler is 287-for-433 in service games on hard courts (66.3%) and 162-for-437 in return games (37.1%).
• Kessler’s 151 break points won on 348 total break points on hard courts (43.4% winning percentage) ranks 15th.
• On January 5, Kessler lost to No. 7-ranked Madison Keys, 4-6, 3-6, in the Round of 32 of her most recent tournament, the Brisbane International presented by Evie.