McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets Preview & Prediction | 2026 Nottingham Open | First Round

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McCartney Kessler takes on Katie Volynets in the first round of the 2026 Nottingham Open at the Nottingham Tennis Centre

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 16 June 2026 at 11:30 am

Venue: Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, England

Surface: Outdoor grass

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets ticket information

McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets prediction

McCartney Kessler kicks off her title defence against fellow American Katie Volynets.

The 2025 winner leads 1-0 in the head-to-head and sits 62 places better off in the rankings compared to the world number 101.

Kessler fell at the first hurdle in Queen’s and while Volynets has played more matches on the turf recently, we don’t see the reigning champion falling at the first hurdle in this match-up.

McCartney Kessler vs Katie Volynets tip: McCartney Kessler to win