Overview

• Ella Seidel overcame Polina Kudermetowa 1:6, 6:3, 6:2 to join Eva Lys and Tatjana Maria in the second round.
• Eva Lys battled past Bernarda Pera 6:2, 4:6, 7:5 while Tatjana Maria dispatched Whitney Osuigwe 6:2, 6:3 in opening matches.
• Laura Siegemund, Venus Williams and Daniel Altmaier were eliminated in first-round upsets, underscoring the event’s high level of competition.
• Alexander Zverev is the sole remaining German in the men’s draw after a first-round bye and is set to face Nishesh Basavareddy next.
• As an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, the Cincinnati Masters offers crucial ranking points and serves as a final form check before the US Open.