Katie Boulter Loses Nottingham Open Title
- NOTTINGHAM, england - McCartney Kessler ended Katie Boulter's bid for a third straight Nottingham Open title with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory in the quarter-finals Friday.
- Despite a strong start, Boulter struggled to convert break points in the first set, capitalizing on only one of 11 opportunities.Kessler, ranked lower, took advantage, converting two of...
- The deciding set saw Boulter surge to a 4-2 lead before Kessler mounted a comeback, winning four straight games to secure the match and halt Boulter's Nottingham Open...
McCartney Kessler shattered Katie Boulter’s hopes, halting her quest for a third consecutive Nottingham open title. Kessler’s decisive victory, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, ended Boulter’s impressive 12-match winning streak at the Wimbledon warm-up tournament. The American player displayed remarkable resilience, ultimately overpowering the British number two. Boulter, ranked 42nd globally, struggled to convert crucial break points under pressure. This upset victory underscores the fiercely competitive nature of the Nottingham Open adn Kessler’s potential as she advances. Sramkova is next. In the other semi-final, dayana Yastremska faces Magda Linette. For real-time updates on the tournament’s progression,News Directory 3 is your source. Discover what’s next as the semi-finals unfold!
Kessler ends Boulter’s Nottingham Open Winning Streak
Updated June 20, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, england – McCartney Kessler ended Katie Boulter’s bid for a third straight Nottingham Open title with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory in the quarter-finals Friday. Boulter, the world number 42 and British number two, had won 12 consecutive matches at the Wimbledon warm-up tournament.
Despite a strong start, Boulter struggled to convert break points in the first set, capitalizing on only one of 11 opportunities.Kessler, ranked lower, took advantage, converting two of her five break points to seize the set. Boulter rebounded in the second set, denying kessler any break point chances.
The deciding set saw Boulter surge to a 4-2 lead before Kessler mounted a comeback, winning four straight games to secure the match and halt Boulter’s Nottingham Open dominance. The American’s strong performance highlights her potential in the lead-up to Wimbledon.
Kessler will now face Rebecca Sramkova in the semi-finals.sramkova, an unseeded Slovak, defeated Czech world number 30 Linda Noskova 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 earlier in the day.
In the other semi-final, Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine will play Magda Linette of Poland. Yastremska defeated Canadian fifth seed Leylah Fernandez 6-3, 7-6 (8-6), while Linette overcame second seed Clara Tauson 6-2, 7-5.
What’s next
the semi-finals on Saturday will determine who advances to the Nottingham Open final, with Kessler looking to continue her strong run and the other contenders vying for a chance at the title.