# Yulia Putintseva def. Elena-Gabriela Ruse

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18083521/yulia-putintseva-vs-elena-gabriela-ruse
Tour: WTA

Yulia Putintseva defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse 7-5 2-1 after Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired in the 2026 Wuhan Open first qualifying round on hard courts on October 10, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-5 2-1 (ret.)
- Outcome: Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired during the match
- Tournament: Wuhan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Qualifying Round 1
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-10

## Player comparison
| Field | Yulia Putintseva | Elena-Gabriela Ruse |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | KAZ | ROU |
| Birth date | 1995-01-07 | 1997-11-06 |
| Age | 31 | 28 |
| Height | 163 cm | 172 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 82 | 62 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 904 | 1033 |
| Elo (entering) | 1737 | 1826 |
| Current career W-L | 268-265 | 66-86 |
| Current career earnings | $10,613,860 | $4,051,650 |

Pre-match H2H: Yulia Putintseva 0-0 Elena-Gabriela Ruse.

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