Rising American McCartney Kessler upset two-time champion Elise Mertens to win the Hobart International and secure her second WTA title on Saturday with a battling 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 win.

Tasmania is back for another year as part of the Australian summer of tennis calendar, with the Hobart International ... is the reigning champion. She won't be in action this time around, though.

Tasmania’s defending Sydney-Hobart champion Alive forced to retire while another local yacht is in contention for the overall win. The details >> The 66-footer, owned by Tasmanian Phil Turner ...