McCartney Kessler will head into the Australian Open with a second WTA title under her belt after scoring a 6-4 3-6 6-0 victory over Elise Mertens in the Hobart International final on Saturday. The American,

McCartney Kessler of the United States powered to her second career Hologic WTA Tour title on Saturday, outlasting No.2 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 to win the Hobart International in her tournament debut.

In the final at the Hobart International on Friday, McCartney Kessler (ranked No. 67) meets Elise Mertens (No. 34).Kessler was most recently in action on September 25, 2024 at the China Open,

Rising American McCartney Kessler upset two-time champion Elise Mertens to win the Hobart International and secure her second WTA title on Saturday with a battling 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 win.

Ranking-riser McCartney Kessler will take a run of American success into the Australian Open, after upsetting Elise Mertens in Hobart for a second career title.

The stage is set for the final at the 2025 WTA Hobart 250, featuring Elise Mertens, a two-time champion and one-time finalist at the event, and fast-rising American McCartney Kessler.

American McCartney Kessler moved into the final of the WTA Hobart International by edging out Armenian Elina Avanesyan, the No 6 seed, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Friday, Tennis Majors reported.

The line-up for the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Hobart is now complete. Number 2 seed Elise Mertens will face McCartney Kessler this Saturday

There is a mix of experience and newcomers in the WTA Hobart semifinals. McCartney Kessler, who unexpectedly won the title in Cleveland last season, will play Elina Avanesyan, while former Australian Open semifinalist Elise Mertens must overcome the 18-year-old Maya Joint to reach the final.