Ever since she emerged victorious in Nottingham back in June, McCartney Kessler has been in solid form. Although she hasn’t won another title after that grass court trophy, the American rising star has impressed with her fighting spirit on the court. It is evident from her ongoing campaign in Beijing where she entered the fourth round after three-straight wins. Unfortunately, her journey has now hit an unexpected snag as she tries to overcome a formidable German rival for a place in the last eight.

During her fourth-round battle against Eva Lys, Kessler could be seen visibly struggling on the court. Although she won the first set with ease, the next one brought on a discomfort in her stomach/abdominal area. As a result, Kessler had to avail a MTO (medical time out) when Lys was dominati

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