In an exciting matchup at the 2026 Hobart International, Olga Danilovic will face McCartney Kessler in the Round of 32. This highly anticipated match will take place on Sunday, January 11, on a hard court surface.
Matchup Overview
- Players: Olga Danilovic (World No. 67) vs. McCartney Kessler (World No. 31)
- Date: January 11, 2026
- Tournament: Hobart International
- Round: Round of 32
- Court Surface: Hard
Betting Odds
- Danilovic’s Odds: +160
- Kessler’s Odds: -210
Performance Statistics
Over the past year, Danilovic has posted a 7-9 record on hard courts. She has a serve winning percentage of 69.4% and a return winning percentage of 27.9%.
- Break Points Won: 41.8% (46 of 110)
- Recent Performance: Quarterfinals loss at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open on October 17, 2025, to Tereza Valentova (6-4, 2-6, 3-6).
Kessler, on the other hand, holds a stronger record of 22-16 on hard courts across 16 tournaments in the last year. Her service game success rate stands at 66.3%, and she has a return game success of 37.1%.
- Break Points Won: 43.4% (151 of 348)
- Recent Performance: Lost to Madison Keys (4-6, 3-6) in the Round of 32 at the Brisbane International on January 5, 2026.
Match Prediction
According to the betting odds, Kessler is the favorite with a 67.7% implied probability of winning. However, Danilovic will aim to leverage her skills to upset the odds. Fans can watch this thrilling encounter on the Tennis Channel and other sports networks.
