Emma Navarro begins her Cincinnati Open run with a second-round match against the 20-year-old German Ella Seidel.
Navarro looks to regain momentum after sputtering since her Merida Open victory, where she secured her second WTA Tour title with a rare double‑bagel in the final (6–0, 6–0).
Since then, she’s had limited success, facing early-round exits at hard-court tournaments in Montreal and Washington this summer. While her father owns this tournament, to own the court this week, Navarro will need to sharpen her serve, cut down on unforced errors, and dictate rallies.
Seidel, the promising young German ranked No. 124, is making waves on the tour. She broke into the top 110 for the first time this summer and secured her first WTA main-draw win in Stuttgart, reaching the Round of 16, where she fell to Coco Gauff in straight sets.
She also reached the Wimbledon main draw, retiring in the first round after twisting her ankle when she stepped into an uncovered ditch at the back of the court.
Seidel’s comeback win over Anna Kalinskaya in Berlin — her first defeat of a top 30 player — showcased her ability to disrupt an opponent’s rhythm by varying rally pace, a tactic that could also unsettle Navarro’s baseline-oriented game.
Navarro–Seidel Head-to-Head
This is the first time Navarro and Seidel will meet on the court.
Prediction
Navarro in 2 straight sets. Seidel’s stock is rising, but she’s not there yet, and Navarro’s consistency and point construction should keep her in control.
How to Watch Emma Navarro vs. Ella Seidel
The match is now expected to start at around 1:20 PM Eastern today on Champion’s Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, after Kudermetova-Bencic.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, available for free on Amazon Prime Video here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated feed for the Navarro-Seidel match here.
If none of these viewing options work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Navarro vs. Seidel
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Expected Start Time: 1:20 PM Eastern (after Kudermetova-Bencic)
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Champion’s Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
Globely News covers the game changers transforming the worlds of business, sports, politics, and technology. From AI and electric vehicles to the rise of China and the NFL's next stars, we've got you covered.