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Ruse Stages Dramatic Comeback in Seoul Quarterfinals
24 Sep
Summary
- Gabriela Ruse advanced to the Korea Open quarterfinals.
- Ruse overcame a deficit to win in three sets against Yeonwoo Ku.
- Her next opponent is Hungarian Anna Bondar, a familiar foe.
Romanian tennis player Gabriela Ruse has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Korea Open WTA 250 tournament in Seoul. Ruse, the fourth seed, achieved this by defeating her South Korean opponent, Yeonwoo Ku, in a challenging three-set match that lasted two hours and 16 minutes.
After a difficult first set, Ruse found herself down 4-2 in the second. However, she rallied to win the set in a tiebreak and then decisively took the final set 6-1. This victory earned her USD 7,025 and 54 WTA singles points.
Ruse's next opponent will be Hungary's Anna Bondar. Their previous encounters are closely matched, with Ruse leading 2-1. Their history includes a retirement in 2015 and two victories for Ruse in 2021 and 2023.
