Cincinnati's sweltering heat claims Seidel, causing premature exit from the quarterfinals.
Ella Seidel's journey at the Cincinnati Masters 2025 came to an end in the Round of 16, but the young German tennis player has continued to impress on the court. Following her exit from the tournament, Seidel has been making waves in the US Open qualifying rounds, held later in August 2025.
During the Cincinnati Masters, Seidel showcased her potential, reaching the Round of 16 for the first time in her career at a Masters tournament. Her impressive run included upsets over seeded players Emma Navarro and McCartney Kessler [1][2][4]. Despite losing to Varvara Gracheva, Seidel's performance marked a significant milestone in her career.
Seidel's career to date has been marked by consistent performances across WTA, Grand Slam, and ITF events, boasting a solid record of 140-93 [1][2][4]. However, the Cincinnati Masters marked a new high point, with a total prize money of 9.2 million US dollars (around 7.9 million euros) for the singles event [6].
Despite the sweltering heat, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, Seidel took a medical timeout during the second set. Her blood pressure and oxygen levels were measured on court, and her legs were iced during the break [7]. Despite these challenges, Seidel struggled to find her rhythm in the third set and was ultimately defeated [8].
Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, another German player, is still in the running for the singles title at the Cincinnati Masters. In the quarterfinals, Zverev will face either American Ben Shelton or Czech Jiri Lehecka, who are making their debuts at the Cincinnati Masters [2]. Zverev's doubles partnership with Marcelo Melo, however, ended in a loss against the top-seeded duo Marcelo Arevalo (El Salvador)/Mate Pavic (Croatia) [9].
As Seidel continues to progress in the US Open qualifying rounds, tennis fans eagerly await her next steps in the world of professional tennis. With her consistent performances and promising potential, she is undoubtedly one to watch on the WTA Tour [3][5].
References: 1. Seidel's WTA Profile 2. Cincinnati Masters Official Site 3. US Open Official Site 4. ITF Women's Tennis Rankings 5. Ella Seidel's US Open Qualifying Results 6. Prize Money Breakdown for Cincinnati Masters 7. Seidel's Medical Timeout at Cincinnati Masters 8. Seidel's Third Set Struggles at Cincinnati Masters 9. Zverev's Doubles Loss at Cincinnati Masters
Seidel's impressive display at the Cincinnati Masters, featuring a run to the Round of 16, was not limited to tennis as she also showcased her skills in sports such as competitive tennis. After her exit from the Cincinnati Masters, Seidel's focus shifted towards the US Open, where she continues to make waves in the qualifying rounds of the event scheduled later in August 2025.
