McCartney Kessler
🇺🇸 USA | Age 27 | 1.75 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2023
WTA rank
#95
Current setup
Wilson Blade 98, Polytour Strike
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 24 Aug 2026Strings
Yonex Polytour Strike
Poly
Shoes
New Balance
Clothing
New Balance
Sponsor
Playing style & technique
Play style
All-Court
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
3
Career W-L
176–101
Win rate
63.5%
Career high
#30
Prize money
$2.2M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
R2 '24 '26
Roland Garros
Q1 '24
Wimbledon
R1 '24 '25
US Open
Q3 '23
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R2 | R2 | R2 | – |
| 2025 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R2 |
| 2024 | R2 | Q1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2023 | – | – | – | Q3 |
Similar players: all-court players
Kit and sponsors
Racquet WilsonShoes New BalanceClothing New Balance❓
Frequently Asked Questions
McCartney Kessler plays with the Blade 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Wilson players on the WTA equipment list.
McCartney Kessler uses Yonex Polytour Strike — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
McCartney Kessler's exact string tension is not publicly confirmed. iq.tennis publishes a tension only once a reliable source confirms it.
McCartney Kessler wears New Balance on the WTA Tour.
McCartney Kessler's all-court setup translates well to club level. The Blade 98 is forgiving and versatile. If you play an all-court game and want a similar setup, try Yonex Polytour Strike at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for good all-round performance. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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