LUBBOCK, Texas – Florida women's tennis junior
McCartney Kessler won for the fifth time in the last five days as she moved forward to the main draw quarterfinals at the W15 Lubbock with a victory in straight sets Thursday afternoon at the McLeod Tennis Center on the campus of Texas Tech University.
Starting out in the event's qualifying round, Kessler had to win three matches just to earn a spot in the main draw and she is now one of just eight players remaining in what began as a pool of 80.
Thursday Kessler cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Sofia Sewing, extending her scorching start to the fall season.
The nation's 23
rd-ranked singles player, Kessler, hasn't dropped a set since Monday.
Classmate
Victoria Emma was also active in the main draw entering the day, but an injury forced her to withdraw as St. John's Jessica Livianu won via walkover.
Main draw action continues on Friday as Kessler takes on the reigning Big South Player of the Year and 2019 Winthrop graduate, Lauren Proctor.
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Quotes from the Court – Assistant Coach Lauren Embree
"McCartney played her most complete match today of the tournament. She is raising her level each day and it's fun to see her battle through key moments of the match. It's really made a difference with her play, and I'm really proud of the way she is progressing."
Results Thursday, Sept. 19
Main Draw Second Round
Kessler def. Sewing, 6-2, 6-2
Livianu def. Emma, Walkover
Updated Draws Friday, Sept. 20
Main Draw Quarterfinals
Kessler vs. Proctor (first serve TBA)
W15 Lubbock Information
Sunday, Sept. 15 - Sunday Sept. 22
McLeod Tennis Center, Lubbock, Texas
Hosted by Texas Tech University
ITF World Tennis Tour
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