Simona Waltert def. Daria Kasatkina
7-6(5) 3-6 6-4
Simona Waltert defeated Daria Kasatkina 7-6(5) 3-6 6-4 in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open first round on hard courts on February 2, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Simona Waltert | Daria Kasatkina |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 0 |
| Double faults | 5 | 7 |
| First serve % | 67.0% | 70.0% |
| First serve points won % | 59.0% | 61.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| Break points saved % | 55.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points converted % | 60.0% | 45.0% |
| Service points won % | 54.0% | 59.0% |
| Return points won % | 41.0% | 46.0% |
| Total points won % | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| Serve rating | 101 | 105 |
| Return rating | 95 | 95 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Simona Waltert | Daria Kasatkina |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SUI | AUS |
| Birth date | Dec 13, 2000 | May 7, 1997 |
| Age | 25 | 28 |
| Height | 176 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 94 | 62 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 786 | 997 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,678 | 1,744 |
| Current career W-L | 13–25 | 324–232 |
| Current career earnings | $1,542,229 | $15,115,757 |
Path
Simona Waltert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katarzyna Piter | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 1, 2026 | Q2 |
| Arina Rodionova | 6-2 1-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 31, 2026 | Q1 |
Simona Waltert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Tauson | 3-6 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 3, 2026 | R16 |
Daria Kasatkina's path
No prior matches in this tournament.