Coco Gauff may be out of the 2025 Canadian Open women’s singles tournament, but she’s one win away from her second Canadian Open doubles title.
This afternoon, she teams up with fellow American McCartney Kessler to face off against the third‑seeded team of Taylor Townsend and Zhang Shuai in the women’s doubles final in Montreal.
Gauff and Kessler have made the most of their debut partnership, taking down experienced teams on their way to the championship match.
Gauff and Kessler: A Dynamic Duo
In the quarterfinals, Gauff and Kessler upset former Grand Slam champions Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko, using aggressive net play and smart poaching to seize control of the match.
In the semifinals, the pair staged a comeback against Olga Danilovic and Su‑Wei Hsieh, dropping the first set before rallying to win 5‑7, 6‑4, 10‑6 in a decisive match tiebreak. Their growing chemistry and clutch performance under pressure have carried them to the title round.
Awaiting them today is an experienced and dangerous pairing. Townsend’s left‑handed spin and net instincts complement Zhang’s precision and veteran poise, giving them the edge in experience and seeding.
For Gauff, this is familiar territory. She owns nine career WTA doubles titles, including the 2022 Canadian Open alongside Jessica Pegula and the 2024 French Open with Katerina Siniakova. A win today would secure her second doubles crown in Canada and the first WTA doubles title of Kessler’s career.
How to Watch Gauff/Kessler vs. Townsend/Zhang
The Gauff/Kessler-Townsend/Zhang final match will take place this afternoon on Centre Court at IGA Stadium in Montreal.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage, along with a dedicated feed for the match here and on the Tennis Channel app.
If none of the viewing options above work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Gauff/Kessler vs. Townsend/Zhang
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal, Canada
Court: Centre Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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