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Elise Mertens Battles Kessler in China Open Showdown
9/27/2025
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- Elise Mertens faces Mccartney Kessler in the China Open 2nd round in Beijing on Friday at 6:30 PM.
- Kessler defeated Han Shi 6-2, 7-6(5) in the 1st round.
- This was her best result; she is 33-22 in 2025 and ranked 39th.
- Their 2025 meeting ended 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 in Kessler's favor; she has $35,260 in prize money, with $60,400 potential.
