Kessler Edges Past Rising Star Maya Joint in Montreal Thriller
If you missed the Canadian Open this week, one of the most gripping matches came when American McCartney Kessler narrowly held off Australia’s Maya Joint in a second-round battle that had fans on the edge of their seats in Montreal. The match ended in three sets, with Kessler clawing back from a set down to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 — and what a fight it was.
Maya Joint, just 19 years old, came into the match brimming with confidence after upsetting local favorite Leylah Fernandez, who’s ranked No. 24 in the world and had just won her biggest career title in Washington a few days earlier. The young Aussie came out firing in the first set, showing aggression, speed, and fearless shot-making. It looked like another upset was brewing.
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But credit where it’s due — McCartney Kessler, the 28th seed, didn’t fold under pressure. Instead, she regrouped, adjusted her game, and slowly turned the momentum in her favor. The second set saw her tighten up her service game and force more errors from Joint. By the third set, Kessler’s experience and consistency started to shine through, and she sealed the match in just under two and a half hours.
This win marked Kessler’s second career victory over a Top 10 player, a milestone that’s not going unnoticed. For her, it was a moment of resilience and a sign that she’s becoming a real force in the WTA circuit.
As for Maya Joint — despite the loss — her stock is definitely rising. Already a two-time WTA title winner this season, she’s shown she can hang with some of the best, and this match just solidifies her status as a player to watch heading into the US Open later this month. She reached the second round in New York last year and will be hungry to go further this time.
Elsewhere in the tournament, big names like Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Jessica Pegula advanced with confident wins. But the Kessler–Joint showdown stood out — not just for the tennis, but for the promise it showed on both sides of the net. It wasn’t just a win or a loss; it was a statement match, and fans will be watching both these names closely in the weeks to come.
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