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McCartney Kessler Wins Nottingham Open for First Grass-Court Title

Her straight-sets victory moves her into the top 32 ahead of Wimbledon.

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

  • Kessler overcame a 90-minute rain delay to defeat Dayana Yastremska 6-4, 7-5 in the final.
  • She captured her first title on grass and the third WTA crown of her career.
  • Her quarterfinal win ended Katie Boulter’s 13-match Nottingham streak.
  • Yastremska said the ongoing conflict in Ukraine added emotional strain to her tournament.
  • Kessler’s grass-court success has positioned her as a dark horse for Wimbledon.