Ella Seidel of the Porsche Talent Team Surprisingly in the last 16

What an evening for Ella Seidel – and what a match in the Porsche Arena. In the second all-German duel in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, the 20-year-old of the Porsche Talent team defeated Tatjana Maria, the semi-finalist 2022, in a highly dramatic competition that lasted 51 minutes (3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4). It was her first appearance at the Center Court – and another milestone in her young career. Seidel has developed into the last 16 of a WTA 500 tournament for the second time.

After converting her first point of play, she was pumped with fist and was visibly relieved. The German’s big smile said everything. “I was very nervous at the beginning, but then it was cool to play in front of so many people,” said the world No. 124. “I’m overjoyed at the moment.”

The former IGA Swiatek, girlfriend of the Porsche brand in Poland, underlined her title ambitions at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix with an impressive performance. In the first encounter of the evening meeting, the world No. 2 and Stuttgart drove in 2022 and 2023 Jana Fett 6: 2, 6: 2. The five-time Grand Slam champion dominated the process with its strong floor strokes and gave the Croatian opportunities to play their own game. She only took an hour 16 minutes to complete her first victory of the season in Clay Court. “I gave myself a bit of time to get into the match, and then I found my rhythm,” said the 23 -year -old. “It was a good match, I’m happy.” If she should win another title, she would not only improve her fantastic record in Stuttgart, but also take the car of the winner – a Porsche Macan Turbo – at home

The first game of the day at the Center Court was a family matter for Mirra and Erika Andreeva. However, the sister verse sister competition ended prematurely when Erika, a happy loser, had to retire at 6: 2, 1-0 with a knee injury. Mirra Andreeva, who claimed the titles at the WTA 1000 tournaments in Dubai and Indian Wells this year, dominated the first set and was visibly emotional after the game had come off. “We got together to know what happened,” she said. “I am happy to have won the match, but at the same time she had to retire.” The interview on the square ended with a special moment when the 17-year-old animated the crowd to sing “Happy Birthday” for her coach Conchita Martínez. The former Wimbledon champion celebrates its 53rd birthday today.

Next, Magdalena Cheeky overcame the 37-year-old Lucker loser Sara Errani from Italy in a highly competitive threesome. In the final game of the day, Elise Mertens defeated No. 8 Saatgut Diana Shraider 6-2, 7-6 (5). The Belgian played excellent tennis and used her experiences in the crucial moments and reached the quarter -finals of the Porsche tennis Grand Prix for the first time.

Two Germans and three top stars on Thursday

The first game of the sixth day of the tournament will affect Mirra Andreeva against Ekaterina Alexandrova in the past 16 years. Then Jule Niemeier will be against the Italian Jasmine Paolini of No. 5. Jessica Pegulas Maiden appearance at the long-time tournament in Stuttgart is planned for 5 p.m. World No. 3 from America meets Poland’s Magdalena cheeky.

The schedule is not continued with the last 16 -match of Coco Gauff before 6.30 a.m. The 21-year-old 2023 US Open Champion and winner of the 2024 WTA Final will play Ella Seidel from the Porsche Talent Team. The young American traveled to Stuttgart as the world No. 4 and counts as one of this year’s title candidate. In order to end the day of the day, Emma Navarro-the World No. 11 will compete against each other for USA 11 for the Latvian Jelena Ostapenko.

Results on Wednesday

Center Court
1. and 2nd round – singles
(6) Mirra Andreeva against (LL) Erika Andreeva 6-2, 1-0 Ret.
Magdalena Cheeky (pol) against (LL) Sara Errani (ITA) 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (5)
(2) IGA Swiatek (pol) against (Q) Jana Fett (Cro) 6-2, 6-2
(LL) Ella Seidel (G) VS (toilet) Tatjana Maria (g) 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4
Elise Mertens (BEL) against (8) Diana Shraider 6-2, 7-6 (5)

Court 1
1. and 2nd round – double
Ekaterina Alexandrova/Shuai Zhang (CHN) against Miyu Kato (JPN)/Aldila Sutjiadi (Ina) 6-3, 6-2
Nicole Melichar-Martinez (USA)/Liudmila Samsonova against Desirae Krawczyk (USA)/Jessica Pegula (USA) 6-0, 6-7, 10-3
Timea Babos (Hun)/Luisa Stefani (Bra) against Jelena Ostapenko (lat)/Dayana Yastremska (UKR) 7-6 (1), 5-7, 11-9
Alexandra Panova/Fanny Stollar (Hun) against Nadiia Kichenok (UKR)/Yifan XU (CHN) 4-6, 6-1, 10-5
(4) Asia Muhammad (USA)/Demi Schuurs (NED) against Ulrikke Eikeri (Nor)/Monica Niculescu (Rou) 6-3, 6-1

Thursday schedule

Center Court
From 12.30 p.m.
(6) Mirra Andreeva against Ekaterina Alexandrova
(Toilet) Jule Niemeier (ger) against (5) Jasmine Paolini (ITA)
Not before 5 p.m.
Magdalena Cheeky (pol) against (3) Jessica Pegula (USA)
Not before 6.30 p.m.
(4) Coco Gauff (USA) against Ella Seidel (GER)
(7) Emma Navarro (USA) against Jelena Ostapenko (Lat)

Court 1
From 1 p.m.
(1) Gabriela Dabrowski (can)/ Erin Routliffe (NZL) against Alexandra Panova/ Fanny Stollar (Hun)
Nicole Melichar-Martinez (USA)/Liudmila Samsonova against (4) Asia Muhammad (USA)/Demi Schuuren (NED)
Ekaterina Alexandrova/Shuai Zhang (CHN) against (2) Sara Errani (ITA)/Jasmine Paolini (ITA)

Porsche in tennis

The Grand Prix of Porsche Tennis is the flagship of Porsche’s worldwide commitment to women tennis. The long-time Stuttgart tournament, which was first played in Filderstadt in 1978, has been taking place in the Porsche Arena in the city since 2006. It stands for tradition and innovation as well as the Porsche brand. As the most loyal sponsor of international tennis for women, Porsche accompanied the oldest indoor event of the WTA from the start. Porsche has also been supporting international tennis for women for years. IGA Swiatek, Eva Lys and Maria Sakkari are “friends of the brand” in their home countries. Porsche has been a premium partner of the German Tennis Association “(DTB-German Tennis Association) since 2012 and is obliged to promote the emerging player in the Porsche Talent team and the Porsche Junior team.