Sofia Kenin def. Elena-Gabriela Ruse
6-4 4-6 6-3
Sofia Kenin defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the 2026 Brisbane International first round on hard courts on January 4, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sofia Kenin | Elena-Gabriela Ruse |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 11 |
| Double faults | 8 | 6 |
| First serve % | 65 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 60 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 41 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 56 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 44 |
| Total points won % | 49 | 51 |
| Serve rating | 100 | 110 |
| Return rating | 99 | 93 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Sofia Kenin | Elena-Gabriela Ruse |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Nov 14, 1998 | Nov 6, 1997 |
| Age | 27 | 28 |
| Height | 170 cm | 172 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 28 | 88 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,589 | 825 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,788 | 1,758 |
| Current career W-L | 175–152 | 63–84 |
| Current career earnings | $12,566,632 | $3,842,205 |
Path
Sofia Kenin's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Sofia Kenin's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekaterina Alexandrova | 6-7(2) 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 6, 2026 | R32 |
Elena-Gabriela Ruse's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeynep Sonmez | 3-6 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 3, 2026 | Q2 |
| Alana Subasic | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 2, 2026 | Q1 |