Mccartney Kessler defeated Francesca Jones 6–2, 6–4 in the first round of the WTA 250 Queens Club on grass on 10 June 2025. Kessler, the pre-match favourite at 1.63 odds, delivered a straightforward performance to advance, confirming market expectations with a commanding two-set victory. Jones, despite entering as the outsider at 2.38 odds, could not sustain competitive resistance on the surface. The American's efficiency in both sets underlined her credentials on grass and secured her passage to the next round.