Tennis players Lys and Maria resign during the Masters tournament in Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Masters 2025 is proving to be an exciting event in the tennis calendar, with several key matches and notable performances taking place. The hardcourt tournament, which takes place in Cincinnati, is a significant precursor to the US Open and a popular destination for tennis pros.
In the women's singles competition, Ella Seidel, a qualifier from Germany, made a strong start by defeating Polina Kudermetova in the first round. However, her run came to an end in the second round, as she was defeated by Varvara Gracheva from France. The score was 2-6, 6-1, 6-1[1].
Ella Seidel is the only German player left in the tournament. In the men's singles competition, Alexander Zverev, also from Germany, is still active and expected to face Ben Shelton in the next round. Zverev and his doubles partner, Marcelo Melo, were eliminated in the Round of 16 of the men's doubles competition.
Holger Rune, although not German, had a strong showing in the men's singles competition, reaching the quarterfinals before being defeated by qualifier Terence Atmane. Atmane will now face Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, following Sinner's victory over Andrey Rublev.
Ben Shelton, the eighth seed in the Cincinnati tournament, reached the quarterfinals and is seeking a win against Alexander Zverev, indicating a potential next-round meeting between the two. The men's singles semifinals will feature Sinner vs. Atmane, with the winner advancing to the final.
Other notable matches to watch include Shelton vs. Zverev in the quarterfinals or upcoming rounds. The US Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, will take place from August 24 to September 7. Keep an eye on the Cincinnati Masters as it progresses to the semifinals with top contenders Alcaraz, Sinner, and Atmane advancing.
Ella Seidel's tennis journey in the Cincinnati Masters 2025 ended in the second round of the women's singles competition, losing to Varvara Gracheva from France. Alexander Zverev, one of the remaining German players, is still active in the men's singles competition and is expected to face Ben Shelton, the eighth seed, in the next round.
