Tennis player Gabriela Ruse wins all-Romanian match to reach Australian Open second round
<p>Gabriela Ruse secured a spot in the second round of the Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday, January 14, after defeating fellow Romanian Irina Begu. Ruse won 6-4, 6-0 in a match that lasted just an hour and 19 minutes, <a href="https://www.news.ro/sport/gabriela-ruse-in-turul-doi-la-australian-open-dupa-ce-a-castigat-duelul-romancelor-cu-irina-begu-1922400314402025010821896611" rel="noopener" target="_blank">News.ro</a> reported.</p>

<p>In the second round, Gabriela Ruse is set to face 19th seed Madison Keys on Thursday.</p>

<p>Ruse is the second Romanian to reach the second round of the tournament, following <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/jaqueline-cristian-second-round-australian-open-2025" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Jaqueline Cristian's earlier success</a>. Cristian's next opponent will be Italy's Lucia Bronzetti.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Anca Todoni and Sorana Cîrstea were eliminated in the opening round.</p>

<p><i>irina.marica@romania-insider.com</i></p>

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