# Elena-Gabriela Ruse def. Lilli Tagger

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17474375/elena-gabriela-ruse-vs-lilli-tagger
Tour: WTA

Elena-Gabriela Ruse defeated Lilli Tagger 6-4 6-2 in the 2026 China Open first round on hard courts on September 30, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 6-2
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 128
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-30

## Player comparison
| Field | Elena-Gabriela Ruse | Lilli Tagger |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | ROU | AUT |
| Birth date | 1997-11-06 | 2008-02-17 |
| Age | 28 | 18 |
| Height | 172 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 62 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1033 | 1045 |
| Elo (entering) | 1821 | 1733 |
| Current career W-L | 66-86 | 15-13 |
| Current career earnings | $4,015,540 | $804,520 |

Pre-match H2H: Elena-Gabriela Ruse 0-0 Lilli Tagger.

## Stats
| Stat | Elena-Gabriela Ruse | Lilli Tagger |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| 1st serve % | 63.5% | 66.7% |
| 1st serve points won % | 69.7% | 57.5% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 52.6% | 25.0% |
| BP saved % | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| BP converted % | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Service points won % | 63.5% | 46.7% |
| Return points won % | 53.3% | 36.5% |
| Total points won % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +6.5 | -10.3 |
| Match Return+ | +10.3 | -6.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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