WTA Hobart: Kessler Upset – Roundup & Results

jul 29, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Olga Danilovic (SRB) returns the ball against Veronika Kudermetova in second round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Serbia’s Olga Danilovic delivered a stunning upset at the Hobart International in Australia on Monday, defeating defending champion mccartney Kessler 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.

The match, lasting two hours and six minutes, saw Danilovic rally after trailing 4-3 in the final set. She secured a pivotal break in the ninth game and then confidently served out the victory. Throughout the contest, Danilovic proved efficient, converting five of her seven break point opportunities while also saving five of the nine she faced.

Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic also advanced wiht an upset victory, overcoming seventh-seeded Emiliana Arango of Colombia 7-5, 6-1. Ann Li, seeded fourth, battled back to defeat fellow American Katie Volynets 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy and Argentina’s Solana Sierra also secured their places in the next round.

Did you know? – The Hobart International is a WTA 250 event, meaning it offers a moderate level of ranking points and prize money compared to larger tournaments. Upsets are common as players adjust to the season.

Adelaide International

In Adelaide, romania’s Jaqueline Cristian scored a notable win, upsetting fourth-seeded Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 6-4 in first-round action.

Fifth-seeded Clara Tauson of Denmark experienced an early exit, retiring after losing the first set 7-6 (5) to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic. Sixth seed Emma Navarro dominated her match, completing a 6-3, 6-3 win over Aussie Emerson Jones in just 78 minutes. Eighth-seeded Victoria Mboko of Canada also progressed, rallying to defeat Brazil’s beatriz Haddad Maia 5-7, 6-3, 6-2

Pro tip – Players often face challenges adjusting to different court surfaces. The Adelaide International is played on hard courts,while the Hobart International uses hard courts as well.

Explanation of changes & How the Questions are Answered:

* Why: The article reports on the first-round and early second-round action of two international tennis tournaments: the hobart International in Australia and the Adelaide International.
* Who: Key players mentioned include Olga Danilovic, McCartney Kessler, Antonia Ruzic, Emiliana Arango, Ann Li, Katie Volynets, Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Solana sierra, Jaqueline Cristian, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Clara Tauson, Ajla Tomljanovic, Emma Navarro, Victoria Mboko, and Beatriz Haddad Maia.
* What: Several upsets occurred in both tournaments. Danilovic defeated the defending champion Kessler in Hobart, and Cristian upset Alexandrova in Adelaide. Other players advanced to the next round through straight-set victories or comebacks.
* How did it end?: The article details the scores and outcomes of the matches played on monday. Danilovic won 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, Cristian won 6-4, 6-4, Navarro won 6-3, 6-3, and Mboko