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McCartney Kessler Clinches Nottingham Open Crown in Straight Sets

She overcame a 90-minute rain delay to claim her first grass-court title.

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 ended Katie Boulter’s 13-match Nottingham winning run in the quarterfinals.
  • She defeated Dayana Yastremska 6-4, 7-5 in the final after overcoming a 90-minute rain delay.
  • The victory represents her third WTA Tour title and her first on grass courts.
  • Her ranking will rise from 38th to 32nd following the Nottingham Open.
  • Former pro Coco Vandeweghe praised her adaptability and shot-making prowess on grass.