Forecast
| Rating | 1514 | 1602 (#155) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches on record | 4 | 52 |
| Recent form | LLWW | WLWLW |
| Head-to-head wins | 0 | 0 |
Set-score probabilities
Chance of a third set 47%
Yeonwoo Ku vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse: match analysis
In Seoul, Yeonwoo Ku faces Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a WTA singles clash that could hinge on recent form and how each player has fared in their current season. With Ruse holding a higher strength rating in our model and a stronger tour-level record this season, she enters as the favorite against Ku, who has shown flashes with a 2-0 win in Seoul just prior to this match.
Form and context
Ku arrives with a 2-2 record in her last four matches and a 2-2 mark on tour this season, including a straight-sets win at Seoul. Ruse comes in with a broader tour-level footprint this season (15-13) and a 5-5 run in her last ten matches, highlighted by a recent 2-0 win in Seoul and a best recent win over Linda Noskova.
Head to head
This is their first meeting in our records.
Key factors
- Ruse has the stronger recent tour-level results and overall win count this season.
- Ku has a balanced recent form with a 2-2 record in the last four matches.
- There is a 47% chance of a deciding set, suggesting tempo could swing either way.
Verdict
Elena-Gabriela Ruse is the pick to win, leveraging the stronger recent form and season performance. The most likely result is 0-2 in sets for Ruse. Elena-Gabriela Ruse wins in straight sets in 39% of the model's outcomes, and there is a 47% chance of a deciding third set.
Full head to head: Yeonwoo Ku vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse →
Last five: Yeonwoo Ku
| 2026-09-22 | W | Alevtina Ibragimova | 2-0 | Seoul |
| 2026-08-25 | W | Astra Sharma | 2-0 | US Open, Women |
| 2026-06-23 | L | Teodora Kostović | 0-2 | Wimbledon |
| 2026-05-19 | L | Karolína Plíšková | 1-2 | Roland Garros |
Last five: Elena-Gabriela Ruse
| 2026-09-22 | W | Eva Lys | 2-0 | Seoul |
| 2026-08-15 | L | Alexandra Eala | 0-1 | Cincinnati |
| 2026-08-13 | W | Magda Linette | 2-0 | Cincinnati |
| 2026-08-04 | L | Anastasia Potapova | 0-2 | Toronto |
| 2026-08-03 | W | Peyton Stearns | 2-0 | Toronto |
Full record for Elena-Gabriela Ruse →
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Frequently asked questions
How have Ku and Ruse performed recently in Seoul?
Ku won 2-0 against Alevtina Ibragimova in Seoul, while Ruse won 2-0 against Eva Lys in the same tournament.
What does the model say about the outcome of this match?
The model favors Elena-Gabriela Ruse with a 68% probability and expects a 0-2 score line in favor of Ruse.
Have Yeonwoo Ku and Elena-Gabriela Ruse played each other before?
This is their first meeting in our records.