Professional tennis player Caty McNally is gradually regaining match sharpness, building confidence, and attempting to climb the ranking in 2025 after her injury hiatus.
On September 25, 2025, American professional tennis player Caty McNally played against Elena Rybakina in the China Open second round.
Caty got defeated in three sets, with Elena winning the first set from three set points down.
Fans point out that McNally fought well despite her injuries and the fact that she did not participate in the China Open Last year. One fan writes,
Last year she did not participate, so she could chalk up some valuable pts this time if she goes for it
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Tennis player Caty McNally achieved her career-high singles ranking of world No. 54 in May 2023. Similarly, she completed her best WTA doubles ranking of No. 11 on April 4, 2022.
In singles, she has won two titles on the WTA Challenger Tour, plus four on the ITF circuit.
As a junior, McNally won the 2018 French Open doubles title and the US Open Junior doubles competition.
Fans adore Caty McNally for her competitive spirit, tireless work ethic, and unwavering dedication.
Caty McNally Dealt With Chronic Elbow Injury Causing Major Setbacks In Her Career
In May 2023, Caty reached a career-high ranking. However, in August 2023, he was forced to withdraw from the tennis tournaments due to an elbow injury.
In July 2023, a subtle elbow pain began during a European tour, particularly at the Rome Masters.
Then, around summer 2023, the injury worsened, culminating in a hamstring tear during a slide on clay in Paris, although the elbow issue had already been a significant concern.
Moreover, in August 2023, Caty McNally withdrew from the US Open due to her health issues. For about eight months, Caty took a career break and tried non-surgical treatments to address her elbow issue, but they did not work.
Despite the difficulties, Caty briefly returned to the Tennis Tour in February 2024. However, MRI reports confirmed re-tear of her UCL.
Then, in March 2024, McNally underwent elbow surgery and began a long recovery of about nine months.
Caty Crushes It
— Tick Tock Tennis (@TickTockTennis) September 24, 2025
Slowly but surely, Caty McNally has regained her form after a 9-month injury hiatus last year.
Back up to #90 after falling to #1020 last November, the 23yo gets a good win over Laura Siegemund, 6-4, 6-2, in Beijing. pic.twitter.com/yl6WFcWN6V
The tennis player made her comeback in November 2024 at the WTA 125 Dow Tennis Classic in Midland, Michigan.
When she came back from the injury, Caty was ranked 1020. After ITF, she climbed back up to 208.
As of September 22, 2025, MCNally’s ranking is No. 90 in Singles and No. 69 in Doubles.
Additional Information
- Caty McNally was born in Madeira, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio, to John McNally and Lynn Nabors-McNally.
- McNally is also known for her doubles partnership with Coco Gauff, which was nicknamed “McCoco” by fans and media.
- Her mother coaches Caty. Lynn Nabors-McNally was a brief professional tennis player who achieved a career-best doubles ranking within the top 250.
