Overview
- Seidel retired before the second set versus Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian, appearing physically below par in hot conditions with no severe injury apparent.
- The Hamburg native had advanced from qualifying and won her opener 6-1, 6-4 against Spain’s Cristina Bucsa.
- Despite the withdrawal, Seidel is projected to rise from No. 100 into the WTA top 90.
- Laura Siegemund exited in the first round to Daria Kasatkina 2-6, 3-6 in about 88 minutes, failing to hold serve in the opening set.
- Tatjana Maria lost her opener to Australia’s Kimberly Birrell, and Kasatkina moves on to face Mirra Andrejewa in round two.