Clara Tauson vs. Sara Bejlek Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & How to Watch
Third seed Clara Tauson faces qualifier Sara Bejlek in the semifinals of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open, with both players arriving without dropping a set. Tauson has looked efficient, cruising past Simona Waltert and McCartney Kessler after receiving a first-round bye. Bejlek’s run has been more eye-catching on paper, taking out Ashlyn Krueger, seventh seed Jelena Ostapenko, and Sonay Kartal.
Tauson, ranked No. 16, owns clear top-end weapons, particularly on hard courts that reward first-strike tennis. Her ace production (358 aces across 67 matches) and first-serve win rate (68.4%) give her structural advantages. However, her recent history of retirements, most recently in Adelaide, introduces legitimate uncertainty over whether she can maintain physical stability across a full semifinal.
Semifinal bound 🛫
— wta (@WTA) February 5, 2026
A straight sets victory for Clara Tauson over Kessler sees her continue a memorable Abu Dhabi debut 😍#MubadalaAbuDhabiOpen pic.twitter.com/1DPgNZ20ue
Bejlek, currently No. 101, is operating with far less pressure. Her success over the past year has been driven largely by Challenger-level dominance. While her return stats in limited WTA action look strong, the volume is extremely small. This sets up a market dilemma as price the match on Tauson’s ceiling and accept injury volatility, or chase Bejlek’s form despite limited tour-level proof.
For today’s tennis picks, here’s how we’re betting on Clara Tauson vs. Sara Bejlek today, including our Best Bet, supporting angles, and a set-score prop for bigger prices.
Best Bet: Clara Tauson -3.5 games (-126, FanDuel)
Book: Best price at FanDuel
Our best bet for Clara Tauson vs. Sara Bejlek is Clara Tauson -3.5 games (-126, FanDuel).
Given below are the latest odds for Clara Tauson vs. Sara Bejlek from the top sportsbooks. We are looking at the match money line, game handicap, and total games, plus some set betting markets where available.
| Market | FanDuel | BetMGM |
| Moneyline | Tauson -235 / Bejlek +182 | Tauson -138 / Bejlek +180 |
| Game Handicap | Tauson -3.5 (-126) / Bejlek +3.5 (-104) | Tauson -121 / Bejlek -109 |
| Total Games | 20.5 Over -120 / Under -110 | 21.5 Over -110 / Under -118 |
| Set Betting | Tauson 2-0 +105 / Bejlek 2-0 +370 | Tauson 2-0 +100 / Bejlek 2-0 +360 |
| Total Sets (2.5) | Over +148 / Under -205 | Over +145 / Under -192 |
Our Pick: Clara Tauson -3.5 games (-126, FanDuel)
The market has correctly installed Tauson as a clear favorite, but the moneyline offers limited efficiency given her durability concerns. Where the pricing becomes more interesting is on the -3.5 game handicap, which benefits from Tauson’s serve-dominant profile. If she serves at anything close to her 2025 level, she can create separation quickly against a player still adjusting to WTA pace.
Bejlek’s recent wins deserve respect, particularly her ability to capitalize on break chances, but those numbers are drawn from just seven WTA matches in 2025. That creates a risk of overrating her return strength against a top-tier server. If Tauson controls first-strike exchanges, Bejlek may struggle to keep sets tight enough to cash the underdog spread.
Ajla Tomljanović moves through after Clara Tauson retires injured.
— wta (@WTA) January 12, 2026
Wishing Clara a full and speedy recovery.#AdelaideInternational pic.twitter.com/Mdwu7VccV9
Sara Bejlek always keeps them guessing 😮💨
— wta (@WTA) February 5, 2026
@MubadalaADOpen | #MubadalaAbuDhabiOpen pic.twitter.com/LJ2PcbAktj
Clara Tauson and Sara Bejlek do not have a head-to-head record yet.
Projection: Clara Tauson wins in straight sets.
Higher Variance Set Bet: Clara Tauson 2-0 (+105, FanDuel). Given that this is a higher-risk bet, it is advised to use this as a secondary angle.
TV broadcasters for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open include Sony Sports (India), Tennis Channel (US), Sky Sports (UK), Eurosport (Europe), beIN Sports (MENA/Australia), and TSN (Canada).
Streaming options vary by region and often require subscriptions. Live streaming is available on SonyLIV (India), the WTA TV app (worldwide WTA matches), Tennis Channel+ (US), and Discovery+ (UK/Europe).
| Match | Clara Tauson vs. Sara Bejlek |
| Date | February 6, 2026 |
| Start Time | Not Before 8:30 PM GST Local Time |
| Tournament | Abu Dhabi Open 2026 |
| Event Type | Women’s Singles (WTA 500) |
| Surface | Outdoor Hard Court |
| Court | Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| TV Coverage | Sony Sports (India), Tennis Channel (US), Sky Sports (UK), Eurosport (Europe), beIN Sports (MENA/Australia), TSN (Canada). |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV (India), WTA TV app (worldwide WTA matches), Tennis Channel+ (US), Discovery+ (UK/Europe). |
Mandatory Image Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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