Aryna Sabalenka def. McCartney Kessler 6-1, 7(11)-6(9) — Wimbledon 2026 R64

Match recap

Aryna Sabalenka defeated McCartney Kessler 6-1, 7(11)-6(9) in the R64 of the Wimbledon 2026.

Perfect on the chances that mattered: Sabalenka converted all three break points she earned while Kessler managed just 1 of 3, and that return-game edge decided a match that never truly tightened until the second-set breaker. The top seed broke twice to run away with the opener 6-1, then survived a seven-break scramble to close 7-6(9). Kessler, a set-and-love winner in the previous round at Wimbledon, had no answer once the rallies extended.

Profiles: Aryna Sabalenka · McCartney Kessler — Wimbledon 2026

Head-to-head

Aryna Sabalenka and McCartney Kessler have met 2 times, with Aryna Sabalenka leading the head-to-head 2–0.

• Indian Wells 2025 R64 — Aryna Sabalenka won 7(7)-6(4), 6-3