The stage is set for the final at the 2025 WTA Hobart 250, featuring Elise Mertens, a two-time champion and one-time finalist at the event, and fast-rising American McCartney Kessler.

McCartney Kessler will head into the Australian Open with a second WTA title under her belt after scoring a 6-4 3-6 6-0 victory over Elise Mertens in the Hobart International final on Saturday.

McCartney Kessler of the United States powered to her second career Hologic WTA Tour title on Saturday, outlasting No.2 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 to win the Hobart International in her tournament debut.

Rising American McCartney Kessler upset two-time champion Elise Mertens to win the Hobart International and secure her second WTA title on Saturday with a battling 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 win.

McCartney Kessler will crack the top 50 for the first time after winning the Hobart WTA tennis title with a three-set win over former champion Elise Mertens.

After coming up short in last year's final, Elise Mertens has once again fallen at the final hurdle in the Hobart International after losing to McCartney Kessler. The American got the better of the Belgian in the opening set,