Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine and American McCartney Kessler are set to battle it out in the final of the Nottingham Open 2025. Yastremska, currently ranked number 46 in the world, secured her spot after defeating Polish sixth seed Magda Linette 6-4, 6-4 in a semi-final match that was briefly interrupted by rain.
Yastremska expressed her enthusiasm for playing on grass, despite jokingly mentioning a possible allergy. "I really love playing on grass, even though I think I have a bit of an allergy to it," she said. "I'm very excited, and I was proud of myself. In general everything worked pretty well. I can't wait to play in the final." This marks Yastremska's first final on grass and her first WTA title opportunity since 2019.
McCartney Kessler reached the final by overcoming Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova with a score of 6-4, 6-2. Kessler's journey to the final also included a victory over British player Katie Boulter in the quarter-finals and top seed Beatriz Haddad Maia in the first round, demonstrating her strong performance throughout the tournament.
The final is scheduled to be broadcast on the BBC starting at 12:00 BST. Tennis fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting match between Yastremska and Kessler.
Key Match Details
- Tournament: Nottingham Open 2025
- Final Matchup: Dayana Yastremska vs. McCartney Kessler
- Yastremska's Ranking: World Number 46
- Broadcast: BBC (starting 12:00 BST)