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Kessler and Vondrousova Claim Grass-Court Titles Ahead of Wimbledon

Kessler’s first grass-court win is set to boost her into the top 40

Tennis - Nottingham Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, Britain - June 22, 2025 McCartney Kessler of the U.S. in action during her final match against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Tennis - Nottingham Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, Britain - June 22, 2025 McCartney Kessler of the U.S. in action during her final match against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Tennis - Nottingham Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, Britain - June 22, 2025 McCartney Kessler of the U.S. in action during her final match against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Tennis - Nottingham Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, Britain - June 22, 2025 McCartney Kessler of the U.S. in action during her final match against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Overview

  • McCartney Kessler defeated Dayana Yastremska 6-4, 7-5 to capture her first grass-court title and third WTA crown at the Nottingham Open
  • A 90-minute rain delay in the opening set tested both players before Kessler regained control to close out the final
  • The American’s victory is projected to move her ranking from No. 38 into the top 40 when the WTA table updates on Monday
  • Marketa Vondrousova overcame Xinyu Wang 7-6 (10), 4-6, 6-2 to win the Berlin Open, marking her first tournament victory since Wimbledon 2023
  • Dayana Yastremska acknowledged the difficulty of competing under the shadow of the conflict in Ukraine but expressed pride in her performance