McCartney Kessler vs Lucia Bronzetti Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | First Round

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McCartney Kessler meets Lucia Bronzetti in the first round in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy 

Surface: Outdoor clay

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

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McCartney Kessler vs Lucia Bronzetti prediction

Lucia Bronzetti will hope home comforts will help her spring a surprise in Rome.

The Italian has been operating mainly at a lower tier and is 0-2 on the main tour so far in 2026.

The world number 173 will hope the passionate home support can provide a spark as she takes on world number 50, McCartney Kessler.

The American is 8-8 for the year but this is her first outing on European clay after reaching the last eight on the dirt in Charleston. 

If Kessler can keep calm and stick to her plan she should be too good, but the Italian could stir up a frenzy with the Foro Italica fans and strike a blow too. 

McCartney Kessler vs Lucia Bronzetti tip: McCartney Kessler to win