McCartney Kessler faces Magda Lineette in the first round of the 2025 U.S. Open today for Game 11 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday.
Kessler ranked 41st, entered the main draw with strong momentum and played the best tennis ball at the age of 26.
She won the WTA of the year in Nottingham and played the fourth round at the Canadian Open, which included 32 wins against Mirra Andreeva.
Lineette also played in-depth matches in Nottingham, reaching the semifinals after defeating the rising talented Clara Tauson. Earlier this month, she entered Cincinnati's 16 rounds after beating Jessica Pegula.
Kessler-Linette directly opposite
Kessler beat Line Lone 1-0 in the first round of Brisbane International in 2025.
prophecy
Kessler played 2 sets of close matches. Her confidence, pasture title and direct H2H advantage put her on the edge on the shirt. But don't underestimate the shirt. She is a fierce competitor and her experience adds pressure. Kessler's momentum and form suggests she will hold a serve and control the baseline showdown.
How to watch McCartney Kessler vs. Magda Lineette
McCartney Kessler – Magda Lineette match is expected to be held around 11:00 AM Eastern at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows.
This game may get some limited coverage on ESPN2, part of the morning whip coverage.
But to watch the full game, you have to watch today’s 11th game in Game 11 on ESPN+, including the Kessler-Linette game.
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Kessler vs. linenette
date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Expected start time: East 11:00 am
Place: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadow, NY
court: Court 11
television: ESPN2 (limited at best)
flow: ESPN+ (Special Streaming)