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Elena-Gabriela Ruse

Elena-Gabriela Ruse is a Romanian professional tennis player.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Elena-Gabriela Ruse is a Romanian professional tennis player from Bucharest. She has won one WTA Tour singles title and multiple ITF titles, and reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 51 in May 2022.

Early life and background

Elena-Gabriela Ruse was born in Bucharest, Romania, on 6 November 1997. Available player profiles list Bucharest as both her birthplace and current residence.

Professional career

Ruse has competed on the WTA Tour and the ITF Circuit. She won her first WTA Tour title at the Hamburg European Open in 2021.

Rankings and records

Her best singles ranking is No. 51, reached in May 2022, and her best doubles ranking is No. 32, reached in May 2023. Public player profiles also list a career record of 174–103 and multiple ITF titles.

Playing style

Ruse plays right-handed. Tournament and tour profiles list her height at about 1.73 m.

Key facts

  • Elena-Gabriela Ruse is a Romanian professional tennis player born in Bucharest.
  • She won her first WTA Tour singles title at the Hamburg European Open in 2021.
  • Her career-high singles ranking is No. 51, achieved on 23 May 2022.
  • Her career-high doubles ranking is No. 32, achieved on 8 May 2023.
  • She plays right-handed and stands 1.73 m tall.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Elena-Gabriela Ruse?
She is a Romanian professional tennis player from Bucharest.
When was Elena-Gabriela Ruse born?
She was born on 6 November 1997.
What is Elena-Gabriela Ruse's highest singles ranking?
Her career-high singles ranking is No. 51, achieved on 23 May 2022.
Has Elena-Gabriela Ruse won a WTA title?
Yes. She won her first WTA Tour singles title at the Hamburg European Open in 2021.
What hand does Elena-Gabriela Ruse play with?
She plays right-handed.
What country does Elena-Gabriela Ruse represent?
She represents Romania.

References

  1. WTA Tennishttps://www.wtatennis.com/players/320408/elena-gabriela-ruse
    Supports: Birthplace, current residence, playing hand, height, and birthday.
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elena-Gabriela_Ruse
    Supports: Career record, career titles, and highest/current ranking figures shown in the search result.
  3. BNP Paribas Openhttps://bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/elena-gabriela-ruse
    Supports: Career-high singles ranking, birthplace, height, handedness, and recent career notes.
  4. The Sport Reviewhttps://www.thesportreview.com/biography/elena-gabriela-ruse/
    Supports: Nationality, birthplace, residence, height, handedness, and first WTA title in Hamburg 2021.