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Ethan James

Rising American gets second title with Hobart win

McCartney Kessler has become the third American in a row to win the Hobart International. (HANDOUT/TENNIS AUSTRALIA)

Ranking-riser McCartney Kessler will take a run of American success into the Australian Open, after upsetting Elise Mertens in Hobart for a second career title. 

The 25-year-old world No. 67 is expected to jump into the top 50 for the first time after the 6-4 3-6 6-0 result on Saturday afternoon.

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