Senior McCartney Kessler earned a straight-sets win on Sunday.
Kessler Cruises to Victory at NCAA Singles Championship
Sunday, May 23, 2021 | Women's Tennis
Senior McCartney Kessler earns 6-3, 6-2 win over Vanessa Wong of Washington in opening round of NCAA singles tournament.
ORLANDO, Fla. – University of Florida women's tennis senior McCartney Kessler advanced ahead to the round of 32 in the NCAA Singles Championship with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Washington's Vanessa Wong Sunday afternoon at the USTA National Campus (Collegiate Center).
Extending her winning streak to nine, Kessler dispatched Wong in a straight-set triumph. Taking on Wong, an All-Pac 12 First Team selection, Kessler held serve against the senior from Toronto and secured a spot in tomorrow's round of 32 where she will take on Kelly Chen (Duke) at 10 a.m. ET.
The three-time All-SEC pick Kessler improves to 1-1 all time in NCAA individual action and is 8-2 against ranked opponents this season.
In addition to her singles match tomorrow, doubles play kicks off Monday for Kessler and her teammate Marlee Zein as the Gator duo battles Raven Neely and Tatiana Simova of Louisville at 3 p.m.
Quotes from the Court
Senior McCartney Kessler
Overall thoughts on the match…
"I thought today's match was really good! With the heat here in Orlando it can be difficult mentally to push through long games. But overall, I thought I played well and I am thankful to come out with another win that I can hopefully use in my advantage going into tomorrow's match!"
Results NCAA Individual Championship | Singles | Sunday, May 23
No. 8 McCartney Kessler (UF) defeated No. 23 Vanessa Wong (Washington), 6-3, 6-2
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Extending her winning streak to nine, Kessler dispatched Wong in a straight-set triumph. Taking on Wong, an All-Pac 12 First Team selection, Kessler held serve against the senior from Toronto and secured a spot in tomorrow's round of 32 where she will take on Kelly Chen (Duke) at 10 a.m. ET.
The three-time All-SEC pick Kessler improves to 1-1 all time in NCAA individual action and is 8-2 against ranked opponents this season.
In addition to her singles match tomorrow, doubles play kicks off Monday for Kessler and her teammate Marlee Zein as the Gator duo battles Raven Neely and Tatiana Simova of Louisville at 3 p.m.
Quotes from the Court
Senior McCartney Kessler
Overall thoughts on the match…
"I thought today's match was really good! With the heat here in Orlando it can be difficult mentally to push through long games. But overall, I thought I played well and I am thankful to come out with another win that I can hopefully use in my advantage going into tomorrow's match!"
Results NCAA Individual Championship | Singles | Sunday, May 23
No. 8 McCartney Kessler (UF) defeated No. 23 Vanessa Wong (Washington), 6-3, 6-2
| 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championships Info |
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| Dates | May 23-28 |
| Location | Lake Nona, Fla. |
| Venue | USTA National Campus |
| Singles Draws | Here |
| Doubles Draws | Here |
| Live Stats | Here |
| Live Stream | Here |
| Tournament Central | Here |
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