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Ella Seidel, a rising star in German tennis, has made a significant impact at the WTA Cincinnati Masters. The 105th-ranked player in the world has been causing upsets throughout the tournament, marking her debut at a WTA 1000 event with a commendable performance.
Seidel's journey started with a victory over Emma Navarro, the eighth seed in the tournament. This unexpected elimination set the stage for her to face McCartney Kessler in the third round.
In a closely contested match, Seidel emerged victorious with a scoreline of 6:4, 2:6, 7:6 (8:6). Despite a nervous start in the first set, Seidel managed to secure the win, saving two match points along the way. Her strong serve proved crucial in the third set, helping her reach the tiebreak.
This victory over Kessler marks the biggest achievement of Seidel's career. It's a testament to her resilience and determination, especially considering she injured her right foot at Wimbledon and hasn't been at her best in the tournament.
As the tournament in Cincinnati concludes, Seidel prepares for the US Open. She will face either Frenchwoman Varvara Gracheva or Czech Karolina Muchova in the quarterfinals.
It's worth noting that Seidel's recent form has been impressive. Following her success at Cincinnati, she participated in the US Open qualifying and won her first round against Kathinka Von Deichmann 6-3, 6-2. She was set to play former No. 73 Sachia Vickery next, indicating she is in competitive form leading up to and during the US Open series.
The WTA tournament in Ohio serves as a warm-up for many professionals before the US Open. With a total prize money of approximately $5.2 million (around €4.5 million), it provides a significant platform for players to showcase their skills and prepare for the major tournament.
Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, the only other German player remaining in the men's draw of the WTA tournament in Ohio, will play Brandon Nakashima in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Seidel's victory against the highly-rated Russian Polina Kudermetova was also a surprise. Prior to this tournament, she had only won once against a top-50 player. However, her consistent performances and determination seem to be propelling her forward in her tennis career.
As the US Open approaches, all eyes will be on Seidel to see if she can continue her impressive form and potentially make a deep run in the tournament.
Ella Seidel's victory over Polina Kudermetova, a highly-rated Russian player, demonstrates her success in sports, specifically tennis. Previously, she had only won once against a top-50 player, but her consistent performances and determination are propelling her forward in her tennis career.
In the upcoming US Open, Seidel will face either Frenchwoman Varvara Gracheva or Czech Karolina Muchova in the quarterfinals, providing her with an opportunity to challenge herself and showcase her skills in a major tournament.
