Russian world No. 57 Polina Kudermetova was eliminated in the first round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome, falling to Romania`s world No. 88 Elena Gabriela Ruse. The match concluded with a score of 7/6(10), 4/6, 2/6 in favor of the Romanian.
The intense encounter lasted 2 hours and 50 minutes. This was the second meeting between the two players on the professional tour, with Ruse securing victory in both matches.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Kudermetova | Ruse |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 7 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 14 |
| Break Points Won | 4 | 7 |
| Total Points Won | 109 | 119 |
For a spot in the third round of the tournament in Italy, Elena Gabriela Ruse is set to face American player Danielle Collins.
