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2w ago

Heat Derails Seidel’s Cincinnati Breakthrough in Round of 16

Her 6:2, 1:6, 1:6 loss to Varvara Gracheva under sweltering conditions secures her ascent toward the top 100 ahead of US Open qualifying.

Die Hamburgerin Ella Seidel hat ihr Achtelfinale beim Masters-Turnier in Cincinnati verloren.
Ella Seidel steht in Cincinnati im Achtelfinale
Seidel kämpfte bei hohen Temperaturen
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Overview

  • Seidel surrendered a first-set lead before falling to world No. 103 Varvara Gracheva in a 6:2, 1:6, 1:6 round-of-16 match at the Cincinnati Masters.
  • Temperatures exceeding 30°C forced a mid-match treatment break and contributed to her loss of form in the final two sets.
  • Earlier in the tournament the 20-year-old qualifier upset world No. 11 Emma Navarro and saved two match points to beat McCartney Kessler 7–6(8) in the third round.
  • Starting the event as world No. 125, Seidel’s run has earned her over $50,000 and lifted her close to a top-100 ranking.
  • Despite the defeat, her first WTA 1000 last-16 appearance represents a career-defining breakthrough and bolsters her confidence before US Open qualifying.