Ella Seidel Faces Back-to-Back First-Round Exits in Romania and Australia
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A disappointing start to the season continues for German tennis player Ella Seidel, who suffered a first-round loss at the WTA tournament in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, following a similar outcome at the Australian Open. The 20-year-old is now searching for form as the tour moves through the early stages of the season.
Close Contest Ends in Defeat for Seidel
In Cluj-Napoca, Seidel engaged in a hard-fought battle against Hungary’s Anna Bondar, ultimately falling with a score of 6-4, 6-7 (6-8), 0-6. The match proved to be a grueling test for the young German, extending over a considerable period before Bondar secured the victory.
This defeat denied Seidel the opportunity for retribution after a prior loss to Bondar approximately two weeks ago at the WTA first-round event in Hobart, Australia. Reports from the Hobart tournament indicated a clear defeat for Seidel against her Hungarian opponent.
Australian Open Struggles Continue Trend
The Romanian setback follows a challenging Australian Open for Seidel, where she was unable to overcome Oxana Selechmetjewa of Russia in the first round. A source indicated that Seidel’s performance in Melbourne was marked by inconsistency. Currently ranked No. 82 in the world, Seidel will need to address these early-season struggles to achieve her potential on the WTA tour.
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