Elena Gabriela Ruse vs Shuai Zhang: Head-to-Head Record

Elena Gabriela Ruse

Romania

2–2
4 meetings
Shuai Zhang

China

Clay: 0–1Grass: 2–1
Weighted by importance & recency
3.1–0.9
The same matches re-weighted by what was at stake and how recently — a Grand Slam final this year counts for more than an early round a decade ago.
Elena Gabriela Ruse
2–2
Shuai Zhang

Elena Gabriela Ruse and Shuai Zhang have met 4 times on the professional tour. Their head-to-head is level at 2–2. Their most recent meeting came at Bad Homburg in 2026.

Common opponents

Last 12 months

Gabriela Ruse E. and Zhang S. faced 11 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Gabriela Ruse E. went 6–10 (38%) against them, Zhang S. 4–12 (25%). Results against comparable opponents are close (3 : 2 better-results split).

6–10 · 38%Gabriela Ruse E. · better vs 3
Record vs common opponents
4–12 · 25%Zhang S. · better vs 2
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
14–21Sets11–24
150–167Games125–177
0–1Tiebreaks1–0
2–2Deciding sets1–2
Both lost · different surfaces (Clay × Hard)▾
Both lost · same surface, 5 days apart▾
Gabriela Ruse E. better · different surfaces (Grass × Clay)▾
Both lost · different surfaces (Hard × Grass)▾
Gabriela Ruse E. better · same surface▾
Both lost · different surfaces (Hard × Clay)▾
Zhang S. better · same surface, 8 days apart▾
Zhang S. better · different surfaces (Clay × Hard) · ⚠ retirement-shortened match▾
Gabriela Ruse E. better · same surface, 33 days apart▾
Both lost · different surfaces (Hard × Clay)▾
Hard to compare — different surface & timing
Mixed · hard to compare — different surfaces (Clay × Grass)▾
Includes tour-level, 125s, qualifying and team events (⚑). Walkovers excluded. Describes past results in different contexts — not a prediction.

Elena Gabriela Ruse vs Shuai Zhang stats comparison

Ratings

#74 WTARanking#54 WTA
1850Elo (overall)1718
1754Hard Elo1695
1744Clay Elo1598
1765Grass Elo1619

Form

LWLLWLLLWWLast 10LWLWWLLWLL
2026 win rate·Slight edge
55%
44%
02026 titles0

Clutch

Under pressure
Elena Gabriela RuseShuai Zhang
Clutch Rating·Even
45
46
Break points saved·Even
11
12
Break points won·Even
93
90
Deciding sets·Dominant
86
59
Tiebreaks·Dominant
18
78

Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About

Freshness

Recent load
Elena Gabriela RuseShuai Zhang
Freshness·Clear edge
92
78

Elena Gabriela Ruse: 4 days rest · 2 matches, 25 games (7d) · Shuai Zhang: 3 days rest · 2 matches, 45 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About

Serve vs return

Recent form
Elena Gabriela Ruseserving70% hold

wins 58% of points on serve vs Shuai Zhang

Shuai Zhangserving66% hold

wins 57% of points on serve vs Elena Gabriela Ruse

Baseline battle — serve is shaky, expect plenty of breaks

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Set records · last ~30 matches

First sets won·Slight edge
53%
43%
Deciding sets won·Clear edge
71%
50%

Career

Career win rate·Clear edge
63%
51%
1Career titles3

Profile

28Age37
172 cmHeight177 cm
RightPlaysRight

Set records use each player's last ~30 completed matches; form shows the last 10 results. Ratings come from the same data that powers the Umpiry Score.

All 4 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Elena Gabriela Ruse and Shuai Zhang?

The head-to-head between Elena Gabriela Ruse and Shuai Zhang is level at 2–2 after 4 meetings.

How many times have Elena Gabriela Ruse and Shuai Zhang played each other?

Elena Gabriela Ruse and Shuai Zhang have played each other 4 times on the professional tour.

When did Elena Gabriela Ruse and Shuai Zhang last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Bad Homburg in 2026, where Elena Gabriela Ruse won.