Gabriela Ruse advances in the WTA 500 tournament in Linz after a dramatic victory in the tie-break

Gabriela Ruse achieved an important victory against British player Boulter, in a balanced match that lasted two hours and ten minutes. Both sets were decided in a tie-break, and Ruse demonstrated better management of key moments, winning 7-6(3) and 7-6(2).

The Romanian had a solid match, winning six aces and 69% of the points played with her first serve. She also converted 4 out of the 9 break points she had, while Boulter committed six double faults.

With this victory, Gabriela Ruse secured a prize of 15,690 euros and 60 ranking points. In the round of 16, Ruse will face the winner of the duel between Dayana Yastremska and Ann Li, both players being well-ranked in the WTA top.