Surprise in Hobart: Title defender Kessler falls in the first round

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American McCartney Kessler, the defending champion and second seed of the WTA Hobart 250, suffered a surprising first-round exit after losing to Serbian Olga Danilovic by 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a little over 2 hours. The only Spanish player in the main draw, Jessica Bouzas, was also stunned in her tournament debut against local player Preston. This morning marks the highly anticipated debuts of Emma Raducanu and the veteran Venus Williams.

WTA Hobart 2026 results:

• Renata Zarazúa d. Hailey Baptiste 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3
• Taylah Preston d. Jessica Bouzas 6-4, 7-6 (4)
• Ann Li d. Katie Volynets 4-6, 7-5, 6-2
• Elisabetta Cocciaretto d. Ayano Shimizu 6-3, 6-4
• Solana Sierra d. Caty McNally 1-6, 6-4, 6-1
• Antonia Ruzic d. Emiliana Arango 7-5, 6-1

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