Motorola is pleased to announce a new partnership with McCartney Kessler, the No. 30 ranked US women’s tennis player. The announcement comes as the tennis world turns its attention to Wimbledon’s grass courts. Debuting at the most prestigious tournament on the tennis calendar, the iconic Motorola “batwing” logo will serve as the exclusive commercial patch on the front of Kessler’s match uniform. Through this strategic, multi-year collaboration, the 25-year-old will also connect with fans across North America through the lens of the world’s #1 selling flip phone – the motorola razr.
“There’s no better way to strengthen Motorola’s presence in women’s sports than by partnering with one of tennis’ brightest rising stars – McCartney Kessler – and showcasing our shared passion for performance and connection,” said Rudi Kalil, President of Motorola North America. “Kessler’s rapid rise on the WTA Tour has been nothing short of remarkable, and I’m thrilled that Motorola’s innovation can help bring her story to even more fans around the world.”
“Motorola has a rich history and presence within the tennis community, partnering with some of the game’s all-time greats,” said McCartney Kessler. “I’m overjoyed to be a part of that story and can’t wait to carry the Motorola brand with me as we work to inspire the next generation of women athletes – both on and off the court,” the Motorola spokesperson stated. After making her Tour-level main draw debut in Auckland in early 2024, Kessler quickly followed up with her first Grand Slam match win at the Australian Open. That summer, she broke through in a big way—winning her maiden WTA title in Cleveland, capturing a WTA 125 title in Puerto Vallarta, and breaking into the Top 100 for the first time, peaking at No. 63 in August. She kicked off 2025 by winning her second WTA title in Hobart, then added another in Nottingham, climbing to No. 32 in the rankings. Kessler is demonstrating that she belongs among the game’s rising stars by producing breakout performances in consecutive seasons.
