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New York Post
02-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Ella Seidel forced to retire from Wimbledon after stepping in ‘ditch' — and fans want her to sue
Ella Seidel's Wimbledon debut ended in heartbreak Tuesday after she was forced to retire early due to injury. The German tennis standout, 20, saw her first run at the All England Club cut short after she stepped into an unmarked ditch at the back of the court during her first‑round match against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. The fall forced Seidel to retire with a twisted ankle, and fans are now demanding she should have the ability to sue. 3 Ella Seidel receives medical treatment her first round match against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at Wimbledon 2025. Getty Images 3 Ella Seidel was forced to medically retire from Wimbledon. Getty Images 'If I was Ella Seidel I would be suing #Wimbledon2025 after she badly twisted her ankle stepping in an exposed ditch a couple inches deep at the back of the court,' one observer expressed, according to The Sun. 'The back screen should have covered it but didn't go all the way to the ground and been further forward.' Another posted, 'Ella Seidel might have to retire from this match but she will get a BAG if she sues Wimbledon. No barriers and just a steep drop off at the end of the courts is insane.' The incident occurred with Bouzas leading, 6-3, 3-2, when Seidel slipped into the exposed trench behind the baseline, hidden beneath a backscreen that failed to reach the ground. 3 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro defeated Ella Seidel due to the injury. Getty Images The unfortunate mishap also cost Seidel nearly $39,000 in prize money for failing to reach the second round. Ranked No. 109 in the world, Seidel has now made two Grand Slam singles appearances. She made her debut at the Australian Open in 2024, losing to eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka in the first round. Bouzas will face American Sofia Kenin in the second round.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment Wimbledon star, 20, is forced to retire after falling in 'ditch'
German tennis star Ella Seidel was forced to retire from her first round Wimbledon match due to an injury sustained from a fall into a 'ditch' at the back of the court. The 20-year-old twisted her ankle after returning a shot from Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro towards the end of the second set on Court 8. Seidel was in great discomfort and required medical attention after venturing into the area that was not fully covered by the back sheet. She collapsed to the floor after sustaining the injury, clutching her ankle before ultimately deciding to retire from the clash. The youngster, ranked 109 in the world, missed out on the chance to claim the £33,000 prize for reaching the second round, though she trailed 6-3, 3-2 when the incident occurred. Some fans were quick to urge the German to take legal action against the tournament, claiming the All England Club should have done more to prevent the accident from happening. In 2016, Serena Williams threatened to sue referee Andrew Jarrett at SW19 over the slippery conditions under foot. Seidel was in great discomfort and required medical attention after venturing into the area that was not fully covered by the back sheet 'I'm going to fall. I don't get it. Can't they just close the roof?' said Williams during her during her rain-hit fourth-round clash on Centre Court. 'If I get hurt, I'm suing [Jarrett].' Jarrett then arrived on court as both players told him it was too slippery to play on court. The match was eventually paused for the roof to be closed before Williams defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets. However, the American legend later walked back her on-court comments and explained that she would never sue Wimbledon after cooling down from the heat of the battle. 'I was in the moment,' she said. 'I was on the court. What I say on the court, whether it's smashing my rackets or it's in the heat of the moment... I have no plans, no future of suing Wimbledon. 'Let's get serious. That's not what I do, that's not what I am.' Having received a walkover to the next round, Seidel's opponent Bouzas will face American Sofia Kenin on Court 10 on Thursday.
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘She should sue!' – Wimbledon fans rage as Ella Seidel, 20, forced to retire injured after falling into ‘ditch' on court
FANS have called for action to be taken after Ella Seidel was forced to retire injured after falling in a ditch at Wimbledon. Seidel, 20, had to Advertisement 6 Ella Seidel has been urged to sue Wimbledon after retiring from her first round match with injury Credit: Getty 6 Seidel's foot got caught in a ditch at the back of the court Credit: BBC 6 The German collapsed to the floor in pain Credit: BBC The German prospect was 6-3 3-2 down when she got her ankle caught in a ditch towards the back of the court that wasn't fully covered by the back screen. Seidel appeared in heavy discomfort, collapsing to the floor as it happened. Following a lengthy period of medical attention Seidel ultimately decided to retire. The world No109 will now exit the competition, forfeiting the extra £33,000 she would have made for reaching the second round of the tournament. Advertisement READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON 6 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - And fans reckon she should be suing Wimbledon as a result, claiming that the All England Club should have done more to cover up the ditch and prevent the accident from happening. One fumed: "If I was Ella Seidel I would be suing #Wimbledon2025 after she badly twisted her ankle stepping in an exposed ditch a couple on inches deep at the back of the court. Advertisement "The back screen should have covered it, but didn't go all they way to the ground and been further forward." Most read in Sport While another added: "Ella Seidel might have to retire from this match but she will get a BAG if she sues Wimbledon. No barriers and just a steep drop off at the end of the courts is insane". 6 Seidel's opponent Jessica Bouzas Maneiro has advanced to the next round as a result Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Advertisement And a third wrote: "That's really unfortunate for Ella Seidel". Her opponent, Bouzas, will now advance to the next round. Wimbledon star Hamad Medjedovic collapses to floor in agony and forced to retire In 2016 Serena Williams threatened to sue referee Andrew Jarrett at Wimbledon over slippery playing conditions. During the match, she said: "If I get hurt, I'm suing him". Advertisement Adding: "I'm going to fall. I don't get it. Can't they just close the roof?" However, she turned back on her on-court comments after she had cooled down from the heat of the moment - explaining she would never sue Wimbledon. She said: "I was in the moment. I was on the court. What I say on the court, whether it's smashing my rackets or it's in the heat of the moment... I have no plans, no future of suing Wimbledon. "Let's get serious. That's not what I do, that's not what I am." Advertisement 6
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘She should sue!' – Wimbledon fans rage as Ella Seidel, 20, forced to retire injured after falling into ‘ditch' on court
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FANS have called for action to be taken after Ella Seidel was forced to retire injured after falling in a ditch at Wimbledon. Seidel, 20, had to pull out of her match with Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the second set after twisting her ankle in a ditch at the back of the court. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Ella Seidel has been urged to sue Wimbledon after retiring from her first round match with injury Credit: Getty 6 Seidel's foot got caught in a ditch at the back of the court Credit: BBC 6 The German collapsed to the floor in pain Credit: BBC The German prospect was 6-3 3-2 down when she got her ankle caught in a ditch towards the back of the court that wasn't fully covered by the back screen. Seidel appeared in heavy discomfort, collapsing to the floor as it happened. Following a lengthy period of medical attention Seidel ultimately decided to retire. The world No109 will now exit the competition, forfeiting the extra £33,000 she would have made for reaching the second round of the tournament. READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON SUE-PER CHOICE Sue Barker returns to Wimbledon in new role a year after emotional interview 6 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - follow all the latest scores and updates from a thrilling fortnight at SW19 And fans reckon she should be suing Wimbledon as a result, claiming that the All England Club should have done more to cover up the ditch and prevent the accident from happening. One fumed: "If I was Ella Seidel I would be suing #Wimbledon2025 after she badly twisted her ankle stepping in an exposed ditch a couple on inches deep at the back of the court. "The back screen should have covered it, but didn't go all they way to the ground and been further forward." While another added: "Ella Seidel might have to retire from this match but she will get a BAG if she sues Wimbledon. No barriers and just a steep drop off at the end of the courts is insane". 6 Seidel's opponent Jessica Bouzas Maneiro has advanced to the next round as a result Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS And a third wrote: "That's really unfortunate for Ella Seidel". Her opponent, Bouzas, will now advance to the next round. Wimbledon star Hamad Medjedovic collapses to floor in agony and forced to retire In 2016 Serena Williams threatened to sue referee Andrew Jarrett at Wimbledon over slippery playing conditions. During the match, she said: "If I get hurt, I'm suing him". Adding: "I'm going to fall. I don't get it. Can't they just close the roof?" However, she turned back on her on-court comments after she had cooled down from the heat of the moment - explaining she would never sue Wimbledon. She said: "I was in the moment. I was on the court. What I say on the court, whether it's smashing my rackets or it's in the heat of the moment... I have no plans, no future of suing Wimbledon. "Let's get serious. That's not what I do, that's not what I am."
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘She should sue!' – Wimbledon fans rage as Ella Seidel, 20, forced to retire injured after falling into ‘ditch' on court
FANS have called for action to be taken after Ella Seidel was forced to retire injured after falling in a ditch at Wimbledon. Seidel, 20, had to pull out of her match with Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the second set after twisting her ankle in a ditch at the back of the court. 5 5 The German prospect was 6-3 3-2 down when she got her ankle caught in a ditch towards the back of the court that wasn't fully covered by the back screen. Seidel appeared in heavy discomfort, collapsing to the floor as it happened. Following a lengthy period of medical attention Seidel ultimately decided to retire. The world No109 will now exit the competition, forfeiting the extra £33,000 she would have made for reaching the second round of the tournament. 5 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - follow all the latest scores and updates from a thrilling fortnight at SW19 And fans reckon she should be suing Wimbledon as a result, claiming that the All England Club should have done more to cover up the ditch and prevent the accident from happening. One fumed: "If I was Ella Seidel I would be suing #Wimbledon2025 after she badly twisted her ankle stepping in an exposed ditch a couple on inches deep at the back of the court. "The back screen should have covered it, but didn't go all they way to the ground and been further forward." While another added: "Ella Seidel might have to retire from this match but she will get a BAG if she sues Wimbledon. No barriers and just a steep drop off at the end of the courts is insane". 5 And a third wrote: "That's really unfortunate for Ella Seidel". Her opponent, Bouzas, will now advance to the next round. Wimbledon star Hamad Medjedovic collapses to floor in agony and forced to retire In 2016 Serena Williams threatened to sue referee Andrew Jarrett at Wimbledon over slippery playing conditions. During the match, she said: "If I get hurt, I'm suing him". Adding: "I'm going to fall. I don't get it. Can't they just close the roof?" However, she turned back on her on-court comments after she had cooled down from the heat of the moment - explaining she would never sue Wimbledon. She said: "I was in the moment. I was on the court. What I say on the court, whether it's smashing my rackets or it's in the heat of the moment... I have no plans, no future of suing Wimbledon. "Let's get serious. That's not what I do, that's not what I am."
