2026 Australian Open: Ruse vs. Tomljanovic Match Preview and Prediction
In the 2026 Australian Open, Elena-Gabriela Ruse will face Ajla Tomljanovic in the Round of 64. This match is scheduled for January 21. Ruse, currently ranked 79th, is slightly favored with odds of -145, while Tomljanovic sits at +110, ranked 78th.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 64
- Date: January 21, 2026
- TV Channel: ESPN+8
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Player Statistics
Elena-Gabriela Ruse
- Hard court record in the past year: 13 wins and 13 losses
- Service game success: 61.3%
- Return game success: 39.3%
- Break points won: 46.6% (109 of 234)
- Recent performance: Lost in the Round of 32 at the Adelaide International against Anna Kalinskaya (0-6, 3-6) on January 11
Ajla Tomljanovic
- Hard court record in the past year: 16 wins and 16 losses
- Service game success: 64.6%
- Return game success: 35.0%
- Break points won: 45.7% (113 of 247)
- Recent performance: Retired against Maya Joint in the round of 16 at the Adelaide International on January 14
Match Prediction
Based on the betting odds, Ruse has a 59.2% implied probability of securing a victory. This matchup presents an intriguing contest. With both players coming off recent defeats, the outcome may hinge on who can adapt better to the hard court conditions at this year’s tournament.
