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Elena-Gabriela Ruse

Elena-Gabriela Ruse is a Romanian professional tennis player. She reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 51 and a doubles ranking of No. 32 in May 2022 and 2023 respectively. Her success in both singles and doubles highlights her versatility and skill on the court.

November 1997: Elena-Gabriela Ruse born

In November 1997, Elena-Gabriela Ruse, a Romanian professional tennis player, was born.

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2014: Junior Career

In 2014, Elena-Gabriela Ruse reached the semifinals of the Wimbledon girls' singles event and the final of Eddie Herr.

May 2015: ITF Junior Circuit Ranking

On 18 May 2015, Elena-Gabriela Ruse achieved a career-high combined ranking of 7 on the ITF Junior Circuit.

July 2015: WTA Tour main-draw debut

In July 2015, Elena-Gabriela Ruse made her WTA Tour main-draw debut as a wildcard at the Bucharest Open in the doubles event, partnering with Jaqueline Cristian. She also received a wildcard into the qualifying draw in singles, winning her first-round match.

December 2015: First professional singles title

In December 2015, Elena-Gabriela Ruse won her first professional singles title at Antalya, defeating Ekaterine Gorgodze in the final.

January 2016: Qualified for $25k event in Sunrise

In January 2016, Elena-Gabriela Ruse qualified for the $25k event in Sunrise and reached the quarterfinals.

2018: Grand Slam main-draw debut

In 2018, Elena-Gabriela Ruse qualified for her Grand Slam main-draw debut at the Wimbledon Championships.

2019: First WTA tournament final

In 2019, Elena-Gabriela Ruse reached her first WTA tournament final at the Bucharest Open, partnering with Jaqueline Cristian.

October 2021: New career-high ranking

On 18 October 2021, Elena-Gabriela Ruse reached a new career-high ranking of No. 83 in the world.

2021: Maiden WTA Tour singles title

In 2021, Elena-Gabriela Ruse won her maiden WTA Tour singles title at the Hamburg European Open.

May 2022: Career-high WTA singles ranking

In May 2022, Elena-Gabriela Ruse achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 51.

May 2022: New career-high ranking

On 23 May 2022, Elena-Gabriela Ruse reached a new career-high ranking of No. 51.

2023: Career-high WTA doubles ranking

In 2023, Elena-Gabriela Ruse achieved a career-high WTA doubles ranking of No. 32.

August 2024: WTA 125 Ladies Hamburg Open Semifinals

In August 2024, Elena-Gabriela Ruse reached the semifinals at the WTA 125 Ladies Hamburg Open, defeating two seeds and returning to the top 125 in the rankings on August 12, 2024.

September 2024: US Open Third Round & Top 100 Return

In September 2024, Elena-Gabriela Ruse, ranked No. 122, qualified for the main draw at the US Open, upsetting eighth seed Barbora Krejčíková to reach the third round of a major for the first time. She returned to the top 100 in the singles rankings at world No. 93 on September 23, 2024.

2024: French Open Doubles Semifinals

At the 2024 French Open, Elena-Gabriela Ruse reached the doubles semifinals for the first time at this Major, partnering with Marta Kostyuk.