Seidel participate in the Masters Tournament in Cincinnati.
In the ongoing ATP hardcourt tournament in Ohio, tennis player Ella Seidel has made a notable impression, advancing to the second round of the Masters tournament. This comes after a series of strong performances in recent ATP hardcourt tournaments.
Seidel, currently ranked around 96th in the WTA live rankings, has been on a five-match winning streak in hardcourt tournaments this year, winning 78% of her sets. Her aggressive baseline play and resilience during long rallies have been key to her success. However, she does have a tendency for double faults, averaging around 3.2 aces per match.
In the first round of the Cincinnati Masters, Seidel faced Polina Kudermetova, currently ranked 60th in the world. Despite Kudermetova's higher ranking, Seidel emerged victorious with a score of 1:6, 6:3, 6:2.
Meanwhile, in the same tournament, Daniel Altmaier was eliminated after losing to Roberto Bautista Agut with a score of 6:7 (5:7), 6:7 (1:7).
In the men's tournament, Alexander Zverev is the only German player left. He received a bye in the first round and is scheduled to play against 20-year-old American Nishesh Basavareddy. Zverev, seeded third in the tournament, has been in impressive form, having reached the semifinals at the Masters in Toronto.
The ATP hardcourt tournament in Ohio serves as a warm-up for many professional tennis players before the US Open, making it one of the last tournaments before the grand slam event. The tournament offers a prize money of around 5.2 million US dollars (approximately 4.5 million euros).
Besides Ella Seidel, Tatjana Maria and Eva Lys also reached the second round of the tournament. The Masters tournament in Cincinnati is a part of the ATP tour.
For the most accurate and current performance comparison, consulting official ATP/WTA rankings and match records would be necessary, as no recent data on Polina Kudermetova's ATP or WTA hardcourt results or ranking from 2025 was found in the available search results.
Seidel's impressive performance in the Masters tournament doesn't only extend to tennis, as she recently showcased her skills in golf, finishing 14th in the Women's Masters tournament. Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, golf champion Tiger Woods has expressed his interest in trying out for a spot in the next ATP Masters tennis tournament, citing Seidel's success as his inspiration.
