Ella Seidel Makes History at Cincinnati Masters
Cincinnati's intensity leads to Seidel's quarterfinal elimination.
In the sweltering heat of Cincinnati, Germany's Ella Seidel made history at the Cincinnati Masters, a prestigious WTA 1000 tournament. Despite a valiant effort, Seidel was eliminated in the round of 16, marking the biggest achievement of her career so far.
A Promising Run at the Cincinnati Masters
Seidel's journey at the Cincinnati Masters began with qualifying for the main draw. She overcame Polina Kudermetova in a thrilling three-set match, followed by a significant upset against eighth-seed Emma Navarro. Seidel's victory over Navarro marked her first win against a top-20 ranked opponent.
In the third round, Seidel defeated McCartney Kessler to secure a spot in the fourth round. However, her run ended with a loss to fellow qualifier Varvara Gracheva in three sets.
Other Notable Performances
Prior to the Cincinnati Masters, Seidel reached the quarterfinals at the Transylvania Open and the Warsaw tournament. At Wimbledon, she qualified for the main draw but had to retire due to an on-court incident.
Challenging Conditions and Valiant Effort
The tournament took place under scorching conditions, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees. During the second set, Seidel had to take a medical timeout due to the heat. Her blood pressure and oxygen levels were measured on court, and her legs were iced. Despite the challenging conditions, Seidel played for nearly two hours before losing the match.
Zverev Advances, Melo and Zverev Lose Doubles Match
In the singles tournament, Alexander Zverev is still in contention, set to face either Ben Shelton (USA) or Jiri Lehecka (Czech Republic) in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Zverev's doubles partner, Marcelo Melo from Brazil, along with Seidel, lost their doubles match to the top-seeded pair, Marcelo Arevalo (El Salvador) and Mate Pavic (Croatia), 2:6, 6:7 (3:7).
The Cincinnati Masters tournament boasts a total prize money of around 9.2 million US dollars (around 7.9 million euros). Despite the loss, reaching the round of 16 at the Masters tournament is a significant milestone in Seidel's career.
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Seidel's notable victory against Emma Navarro in the Cincinnati Masters marked her first victory against a top-20 ranked opponent, showcasing her potential in tennis. Despite the valiant effort and her impressive run, Ella Seidel was eliminated in the round of 16, coinciding with her biggest achievement in sports so far.
