McCartney Kessler Earns Coveted Spot in Wimbledon Main DrawMcCartney Kessler Earns Coveted Spot in Wimbledon Main Draw Two years removed from her graduation from the University of Florida, McCartney Kessler has achieved a significant milestone in her tennis career. The former Gator has secured a spot in the prestigious Wimbledon main draw for the first time. Kessler’s journey to the main event was not without challenges. In the qualifying rounds, she faced three consecutive matches that extended to three sets. In the final round, she overcame Renata Zarazua, the No. 3 seed in qualifying and a top-100 player. Kessler’s resilience and determination proved vital in securing her place among the elite. During her collegiate career at Florida, Kessler left an indelible mark on the program. She was honored as the 2022 SEC Player of the Year, earned All-SEC first-team recognition twice, and achieved ITA All-American status in both singles and doubles. She consistently ranked among the top 10 players in the nation, demonstrating her exceptional talent. Wimbledon, one of the most renowned tennis tournaments in the world, will unveil the main draw and schedule of play on June 28th. Kessler will make her main draw debut on July 1st or 2nd, facing the toughest competition the sport has to offer. The University of Florida extends its heartfelt congratulations to McCartney Kessler on this remarkable achievement. Her success serves as a testament to the exceptional coaching and support she received during her time in Gainesville. We are eager to witness her continued brilliance on the world stage at Wimbledon. Follow the Gators: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gatorswtn * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gatorswtn/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatorswtn/ Join the Conversation: #GoGators
Two years after graduating from Florida, McCartney Kessler secures a spot in the main draw of Wimbledon.
London, England—Florida tennis alum, McCartney Kessler has officially punched a ticket into the main draw of the world-renowned Wimbledon. Kessler will play in the tournament’s main draw for the first time in her career.
McCartney Kessler fought hard in the qualifying rounds of Wimbledon, with all three of her respective matches going into third sets. In the first round of qualifiers, Kessler took on Rebecca Marino of Canada, defeating her 6-4, 6-7(7), 6-4. In round two, Kessler was down 6-2 after the first set to Australian native Maya Joint. Fighting back, Kessler took the second set 6-4, and closed out the third at 6-2, earning a spot in the final round of qualifiers.
Kessler’s last matchup in her pursuit of securing a spot in the London-based tournament was against No. 95 Renata Zarazua. The top-100 player reigns from Mexico and was favored as she received the No. 3 seed in the qualifying event. Zarazua came out strong taking the initial set 6-3 before Kessler closed out in the final two sets yet again. Kessler won the second 6-3 and dominated in the third 6-2.
While at Florida Kessler was honored as the 2022 SEC Player of the Year, selected to the All-SEC first team in 2021 and 2022, named an ITA All-American in both singles and doubles, and closed out her collegiate career ranked in the top 10.
Wimbledon will announce the main draw and schedule of play on Jun. 28. First-round matches will be played from July 1-2 with the second round to immediately follow. For more information on the 2024 Wimbledon event access their homepage here.
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