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Elena Gabriela Ruse news
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The gist
Elena-Gabriela Ruse, ranked 77th, beat Magda Linette 6-0, 6-3 in Cincinnati. She now faces Alex Eala, who seeks payback after a 2024 loss.
Background
Elena-Gabriela Ruse is a 29-year-old Romanian tennis player currently ranked No. 77 in the world, with a career-high of No. 51. She won her lone WTA singles title at Hamburg in 2021 and has reached three other finals. At the 2026 Cincinnati Open, she defeated Magda Linette in the first round to set up a second-round match against Alex Eala, the 17th seed and world No. 20, who received a first-round bye. Eala and Ruse have a head-to-head record of 0-1, with Ruse winning their only previous encounter.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Ruse defeated Magda Linette 6-0, 6-3 in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.
- Aug 14, 2026Eala's second-round match against Ruse is confirmed, with Eala having a first-round bye.
- Aug 15, 2026The match between Eala and Ruse is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, at 11 p.m. Philippine time.