“Jessica Pegula won the WTA 250 tournament in Austin”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
In the finale, the fourth world racket in two sets overcame its compatriot McCartney Kessler (WTA 56) in 1 hour and 23 minutes.
WTA 250 Austin. Hard. Final
Jessica Pegula (USA) [1] – McCartney Kessler (USA) [5] – 7: 5, 6: 2
It was the first meeting of rivals.
In addition to Kessler, Pegula also overcame Aranchu Rus, Nuri Parrisas Dias, Anna Blinkov and Ala Tomlyanovich on her way to the championship in Austin.
Pegula won the seventh trophy in her career and the first since August 2024, when she won the Tensik in Toronto. Jessica held the 16th final in her career and the second in the season. In January, she gave way to Madison goats in the finale of a five hundred in Adelaide.
For Kessler, it was only the third finale. McCartney was defeated for the first time. In 2024, she won the Cleveland tournament, and in 2025 raised the trophy above her head in the Hobart.
First Title of 2025! 🏆@jpegula grabs her First Title in Austin After Defeating Kessler 7-5, 6-2. #Atxopen pic.twitter.com/xwbhlfo6d0
– wta (@wta) March 2, 2025
