Aryna Sabalenka vs McCartney Kessler live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch: Wimbledon 2026
Aryna Sabalenka will continue her quest for a maiden Wimbledon title.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka prepares to clash against American McCartney Kessler in the second round. The Belarusian made an assured start to her campaign, defeating qualifier Teodora Kostovic 6-2, 6-3 with her trademark power and aggressive baseline play.
The three-time Wimbledon semi-finalist will be aiming to carry that momentum and finally convert it into a maiden Grand Slam trophy in London.
Kessler arrives with plenty of confidence after producing the most dominant performance of the opening round, handing Oleksandra Oliynykova a 6-0, 6-0 defeat.
The American is enjoying the best grass-court season of her career, having also reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne, and will be hoping to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first ever time.
The pair have met once before on the WTA Tour, with Sabalenka prevailing 7-6, 6-3 at Indian Wells in 2025.
While Kessler proved she can stay competitive against the top seed, Sabalenka’s experience in the latter stages of Grand Slams and her superior firepower make her the clear favourite.
When and where will Aryna Sabalenka vs McCartney Kessler, women’s singles second-round match, at Wimbledon 2026 take place?
The Wimbledon 2026 second-round clash between Sabalenka and Kessler will be held on Wednesday, July 1 (Wednesday) at the No. 1 Court of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, United Kingdom. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 pm local time and 5:30 pm in India.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Aryna Sabalenka vs McCartney Kessler, women’s singles second-round match in India?
If you’re in India and want to watch the Wimbledon 2026 round-two clash between Sabalenka and Kessler, you can watch it live on the Star Sports Network channels. You also have the option to stream the match on the JioHotstar app.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Aryna Sabalenka vs McCartney Kessler, women’s singles second-round match in UK?
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the BBC holds exclusive broadcasting rights for Wimbledon 2026. The match will be available live on BBC One and BBC Two. Free live streaming is also available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website with a valid TV license.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Aryna Sabalenka vs McCartney Kessler, women’s singles second-round match in the USA?
If you’re in the United States, you can catch the action across several platforms. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN and ABC. Alternatively, Stream it live on ESPN+, FuboTV.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Aryna Sabalenka vs McCartney Kessler, women’s singles second-round match worldwide?
| Territory | Television/Streaming Channels |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV |
| United Kingdom | BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website |
| USA | ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Sling TV, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream |
| Australia | 9Now (Free), Stan Sport (Subscription) |
| Canada | TSN, RDS; Streaming via TSN Direct, RDS Direct |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports, beIN Connect |
| Germany | Sky Sport, ZDF/ARD |
| Italy | Sky Italia, SuperTennis |
| South America | ESPN, Star+ |
Where and when will Aryna Sabalenka vs McCartney Kessler second-round match at Wimbledon 2026 take place?
The second-round match will be played on Court No. 1 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London. It is scheduled to begin at 1 pm local time and 5:30 pm in India.
What is the overall head-to-head record between Aryna Sabalenka and McCartney Kessler?
They have met only once previously on tour. That came at the 2025 Indian Wells, where Sabalenka prevailed 7-6, 6-3.
How can fans in India watch the Aryna Sabalenka vs McCartney Kessler second-round match live?
In India, fans can watch the match live on the Star Sports channels and on JioHotstar via online streaming.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.