American Kessler wins Nottingham Open

In a Nottingham Open final marred by heavy rain, McCartney Kessler defeated Dayana Yastremska to claim her first grass-court WTA Tour title.

When the covers were pulled across the court, the American, 25, was about to break and lead the first set, 5-4.

After a lengthy delay, Kessler returned to where she left off as she wrapped up the opening set before taking a break in the seventh game that gave the impression that she was on her way to victory.

However, Yastremska from Ukraine, who is chasing her first WTA title since 2019, held off, saving five match points before breaking Kessler’s serve to bring the match level.

However, Kessler kept her composure until she could regain the lead, breaking Yastremska once more before serving to win the title.