McCartney Kessler def. Lucia Bronzetti 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 — Italian Open 2026 R128

Match recap

McCartney Kessler defeated Lucia Bronzetti 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the R128 of the Italian Open 2026.

McCartney Kessler won the decider on the back of her return: 8 of 15 break points converted (53%) to Lucia Bronzetti's 6 of 15 (40%), and 65% on second-serve return points. After dropping the second set 7-5, Kessler took 16 of 35 second-serve points and saved 9 of 15 break points to close out a 6-4 third in their first meeting, first on clay.

Match stats

McCartney Kessler: 1 ace, 63% first serves, 6 double faults, 8/15 break points. Lucia Bronzetti: 1 ace, 64% first serves, 5 double faults, 6/15 break points.

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Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between McCartney Kessler and Lucia Bronzetti.