Gabriela Ruse, success without emotions in the qualifications of the tournament in Rome! He won in 56 minutes in the inaugural round
Article by David Istrate – Published on Monday, 04 May 2026, 13:46 / Updated on Monday, 04 May 2026 13:47
Gabriela Ruse (28 years old, 67 WTA) debuted with victory in the qualifications of the WTA 1000 Rome tournament, beating Oceane Dodin (29 years old, 517 WTA) in 56 minutes, score 6-1, 6-3. In the second round of the qualifications, she will meet the Austrian Sinja Kraus (24 years old, 103 WTA).
Shortly after the elimination of Irina Begu (35 years old, 184 WTA) from the qualifications of the WTA 1000 Rome tournament, Gabriela Ruse dueled with the Frenchwoman Oceane Dodin, in the inaugural round of the qualifications.
Gabriela Ruse, the number 2 favorite in the qualifiers, took a clear victory in the first round
The 28-year-old athlete had no emotions in front of the world number 517, she played excellently and dominated the match from start to finish. As a result, Ruse needed less than an hour to take the win.
After a first set won 6-1, the 67th WTA tennis player took her foot off the accelerator a little, and Dodin won 3 games, but without jeopardizing her opponent's success.
Ruse prevailed 6-1, 6-3 and ensured her presence in the second round of the qualifications, where she will meet Sinja Kraus. Earlier, the Austrian beat Czech Dominika Salkova (21 years old, 117 WTA) 6-2, 6-2.
In case of a victory, Ruse will become the third Romanian from the main draw of the Rome tournament. Jaqueline Cristian (27 years old, 28 WTA) will enter the first round of the competition and will play against Beatriz Haddad Maia (29 years old, 78 WTA).
Instead, Sorana Cîrstea (36 years old, 27 WTA) will progress directly from the second round and will meet either the Polish Magda Linette (34 years old, 55 WTA) or the German Tatjana Maria (38 years old, 54 WTA).
