McCartney Kessler is one of the more promising talents on the WTA tour, but what is Kessler’s racquet and gear setup?
McCartney Kessler’s tennis racquet
McCartney Kessler’s racquet is a Wilson Blade 98 in a 16/19 pattern, but it resembles a Blade Pro (H22) from the mold. She strings it with what looks like Luxilon Alu Power in the mains and natural gut in the crosses. This is a setup more popular on the ATP Tour and quite controlled for WTA players.
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Bio and Career
Born on July 8, 1999, in Calhoun, Georgia, Kessler comes from a tennis family. Her parents, Carl and Julie, played collegiate tennis at the University of Central Florida, and her brother, McClain, also played and now serves as her coach. She went on to play for the University of Florida Gators, where she was a three-time All-American and was named the 2022 SEC Player of the Year.
With an aggressive, all-court style, the American has made impressive strides in the rankings after transitioning from a great collegiate career to the WTA Tour.
Career Highlights and Breakthroughs
WTA Titles
She has won three WTA singles titles:
• Cleveland 2024 (hard court), her first tour-level title
• Hobart 2025 (hard court)
• Nottingham 2025 (grass)
She also has one WTA doubles title, won in Montreal in 2025, reportedly partnering with Coco Gauff.
Her career-high singles ranking is No. 30 (June 2025), and her best doubles ranking is No. 47. She recorded her first Grand Slam match win at the 2024 Australian Open, reaching the second round. She also claimed a WTA 125 title in Puerto Vallarta in 2024.
Follow McCartney Kessler
Fans can follow McCartney via her official Instagram profile @mccartneyk_.
