Diana Shnaider def. McCartney Kessler 7(7)-6(3), 6-1 — French Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Diana Shnaider defeated McCartney Kessler 7(7)-6(3), 6-1 in the R64 of the French Open 2026.

Diana Shnaider decided this one behind her second serve, winning 58% of those points to McCartney Kessler's 39% in their first meeting. After taking a tight opener in the breaker, Shnaider broke at will in the second, converting 6 of 10 break points while Kessler's 40 unforced errors handed it over.

Match stats

Diana Shnaider: 2 aces, 22 winners, 69% first serves, 1 double fault, 6/10 break points. McCartney Kessler: 0 aces, 21 winners, 62% first serves, 2 double faults, 3/6 break points.

Profiles: Diana Shnaider · McCartney Kessler — French Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Diana Shnaider and McCartney Kessler.