McCartney Kessler vs Bianca Andreescu Round 1 Highlights | Madrid 2025

It's a first-round action here on the Arancha-Sanchez Stadium from the Matois-Madrid Open. It is McCartney-Kessler up against Bianca- Hi ladies, I've just a few reminders for Arancha-Corps. Salt clock located there and also there. As usual, net device for calling net. 15-1 But the problem Kessler has is that Drescu won't tolerate that. That's too... And again, and Drescu all over that. It's an excellent... Won multiple events and would be at the top tier of tennis, but... It just hasn't turned out that way. It's a combination of... And this... A draw that I don't think... That's better. That's better, McCartney. So, and Drescu... Off to a flyer. That's to Fiona Ferrer. And yes, Kessler a long way above the... And Drescu at the moment... He's all over. Oh, and that's not helping. Good response. So, Kessler... Has... Yeah, could persist. First ace. And another. Oh, that is three. Excellent serve. Out of the game for so long. But Andrescu... Well, played one match. Oh, what a forehand. Oh, that is sensational. What an ace. Wow. Both serving really well now, actually, aren't they? Andrescu, not a million miles behind. Way back into this match now. Credit to Andrescu for... Which she takes. It's all about key moments, isn't it? Brilliant. She didn't, but still lost the point. The pattern is there for... Well, in fairness, Kessler found a good first serve. But again, Andrescu... Oh, dear. Well, there is a double fault for Kessler. So, Andrescu... The one positive for Kessler, though. Oh, too good. Wow, Bianca Andrescu. That is phenomenal. And the reality, really. That's a super piece of play there. That's too good. But Andrescu... Wow. Now, Andrescu has a chance. Oh, just... And Kessler... What a return. It is Andrescu's set. That is a super... Kessler to get us started. If you are just joining us, good evening. Thank you, as ever. Started well. Andrescu, credit to Lava. Yeah, very good. So, Kessler... Huge first serve. Been a few of those this evening. Just wide there, though. All square. Yeah, Kessler in really quickly there. And now... Yeah, another break point goes begging. Yeah, what a super response from Andrescu. Look at the struggle of the two. And neither is... The second server short. Bianca, that's beautiful. Oh, make that three from three. This really is the key difference, right? As well. And I'll say it again. If you are just joining us... Apart from the important points, basically. Yeah, brilliant. Fabulous. You saw it coming. So, Andrescu... Backs up the break. What got away with that? Well, alarm bells now are going to be sounding. It's still not over. Yes, it is. Well, Kessler got lucky. Well, Andrescu continues her flawless run on these break points. So, 4-1. And a set to the good as well. Andrescu... But, Kessler... Into a 30-love lead on the Andrescu. So, now they must... Oh, no. She's done it again. Oh, Bianca Andrescu. That is so... Meanwhile, Kessler still... Waiting to convert one of these break points. And she has. Oh, my word. She holds here. It'll be here. 6-2, 4-2 down. Got to try and make something happen. Got to cut those sorts of mistakes down as well. Yes, well played. Not easy. Wow. This next serve is... Brilliant from Kessler. Going nowhere in this. Could serve 4-3. But, that only tells half the story. Careless. Oh, too good. What a serve. What a... Kessler has to hold it to keep the match going. It is. Well again. Almost made a dog's den run. Now, she has the match points. But, that is some of the best tennis Andrescu's played. First set especially. She really did find a high level. Kessler can't...