Elena Gabriela Ruse is about to begin her run in the draw in Hamburg. The previous year in Hamburg, the Romanian has won the competition after she defeated Andrea Petkovic 7-66 6-4 in the final. In the previous edition of this tournament, she conquered En Shuo Liang 6-2 6-1, Isabella Shinikova 6-3 6-3, Jil Teichmann 7-5 7-6(1), Anna Zaja 6-2 6-2, Danielle Rose Collins 6-4 1-6 7-5, Dayana Yastremska 2-6 6-1 6-4 and Andrea Petkovic 7-6(6) 6-4. Elena won the European Open once in 2021.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Elena Gabriela Ruse’s projected draw and the plausible opponents in European Open. Elena has a neutral record (3-3) with the plausible opponents.

R1 – Bernarda Pera (81) – H2H 1-1
R2 – Jule Niemeier (102) – H2H 0-0
or Joanne Zuger (165) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Katerina Siniakova (96) – H2H 0-1
or Laura Pigossi (120) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Aliaksandra Sasnovich (35) – H2H 2-0
or Maryna Zanevska (72) – H2H 0-1
Fin – Anett Kontaveit (2) – H2H 0-1
or Barbora Krejcikova (19) – H2H 0-1
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Draw

R1 – Bernarda Pera’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

33 - 20win/loss in 2025

Rank
44
High
27
LLWLWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 33-20 10-9 19-6 4-4 0-1 0-0
2021 19-24 5-11 8-8 4-3 2-2 0-0
2020 10-13 9-8 1-3 0-2 0-0 0-0
2019 35-27 13-15 18-6 1-2 3-4 0-0
2018 27-25 17-16 8-6 0-0 2-3 0-0
2017 54-20 6-4 35-8 13-8 0-0 0-0
2016 23-15 4-6 18-7 0-1 0-0 1-1

Bernarda Pera has a 18-13 win-loss record in 2022, 14-6 on clay. As for the previous 7 years, the American has a 102-44 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The American will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 7 matches winning streak.

Her most significant result of the year was winning the title in Budapest where she defeated Aleksandra Krunic in the final 6-3 6-3.

Last year in European Open the American lost to Ysaline Bonaventure in the 2nd round 3-6 6-3 6-4.

H2H Elena Gabriela Ruse vs. Bernarda Pera

This match would represent the 3rd time that Elena Gabriela Ruse and Bernarda Pera square off. The head to head is 1-1 for Gabriela Ruse and Pera (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.

R2 – Jule Niemeier’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

40 - 22win/loss in 2025

Rank
65
High
61
WLLWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 40-22 7-7 22-8 6-3 5-3 0-1
2021 37-18 4-4 22-7 5-4 4-2 2-1
2020 14-11 2-2 5-6 6-2 0-0 1-1
2019 29-14 0-0 28-11 1-2 0-0 0-1
2018 31-17 0-2 29-13 2-2 0-0 0-0
2017 5-3 3-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 1-1

Jule Niemeier has a 31-15 record in 2022, 19-5 on clay. During the previous 6 years, Niemeier has a 104-43 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Jule won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Jule’s best result of the current season was getting to the final the W60 Zagreb and the Makarska.

Last year in European Open Niemeier capitulated to Andrea Petkovic in the semifinal 7-6(4) 4-6 7-5.

H2H Elena Gabriela Ruse vs. Jule Niemeier

There is no head to head record between Elena Gabriela Ruse and Jule Niemeier since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

Yet, Elena Gabriela Ruse may play Joanne Zuger. Their H2H is 0-0.

1/4 – Katerina Siniakova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Katerina Siniakova

28 - 21win/loss in 2025

Rank
49
High
27
WLWWLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 28-21 21-13 6-5 1-0 0-3 0-0
2021 23-19 9-10 7-4 1-3 6-2 0-0
2020 16-15 11-8 5-4 0-3 0-0 0-0
2019 22-29 11-15 9-7 1-4 1-3 0-0
2018 34-24 18-11 9-8 5-3 2-2 0-0
2017 24-24 10-11 11-7 2-3 1-3 0-0
2016 46-24 17-12 18-7 6-2 5-3 0-0
2015 26-26 7-11 7-6 9-6 3-3 0-0

Katerina Siniakova has a 10-13 record in 2022, 4-3 on clay. Talking about the last 11 years, the Czech has a 116-66 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Katerina won 4 of her last 10 matches.

Last year in European Open Siniakova didn’t play in this tournament.

H2H Elena Gabriela Ruse vs. Katerina Siniakova

This would be the 2nd time that Elena Gabriela Ruse and Katerina Siniakova square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Siniakova (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Elena Gabriela Ruse could fight against Laura Pigossi. Their H2H record is 0-0.

1/2 – Aliaksandra Sasnovich’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Elena Gabriela Ruse

35 - 21win/loss in 2025

Rank
30
High
29
LLLWLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 35-21 18-10 12-7 3-2 2-2 0-0
2021 25-23 11-9 8-6 4-6 2-2 0-0
2020 21-12 9-6 10-5 2-1 0-0 0-0
2019 21-23 14-14 2-4 5-2 0-3 0-0
2018 34-23 22-9 5-6 4-5 3-3 0-0
2017 34-26 15-13 2-5 16-5 1-3 0-0
2016 21-28 12-14 5-10 3-3 1-1 0-0
2015 38-24 14-8 8-6 12-8 4-2 0-0

Aliaksandra Sasnovich has a 28-14 win-loss record in 2022, 11-6 on clay. In connection to the last 13 years, Aliaksandra has a 105-77 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Sasnovich’s most significant result of the current year was getting to the final Melbourne.

Last year in European Open Sasnovich didn’t play in this tournament.

H2H Elena Gabriela Ruse vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich

This would be the 3rd time that Elena Gabriela Ruse and Aliaksandra Sasnovich face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Gabriela Ruse (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Elena Gabriela Ruse could come up against Maryna Zanevska. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Maryna Zanevska.

Final – Anett Kontaveit’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Anett Kontaveit

29 - 16win/loss in 2025

Rank
17
High
2
LLWWWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 29-16 13-9 6-4 9-2 1-1 0-0
2021 48-17 24-12 5-3 15-0 4-2 0-0
2020 24-11 14-7 5-3 5-1 0-0 0-0
2019 27-16 17-9 4-4 3-0 3-3 0-0
2018 34-25 16-14 12-5 4-3 2-3 0-0
2017 46-20 8-9 16-6 15-4 7-1 0-0
2016 21-23 14-13 1-3 3-3 3-4 0-0
2015 45-21 21-9 9-5 1-4 14-3 0-0

Anett Kontaveit has a 17-9 win-loss record in 2022, 2-3 on clay. As for the last 12 years, Anett has a 92-46 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Anett won 4 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant achievement of this season was conquering the tournament in St. Petersburg where she defeated Maria Sakkari in the final 5-7 7-6(4) 7-5.

Last year in European Open Kontaveit didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Elena Gabriela Ruse vs. Anett Kontaveit

This match would represent the 2nd time that Elena Gabriela Ruse and Anett Kontaveit play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Kontaveit (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Elena Gabriela Ruse may play Barbora Krejcikova. Their head to head is 1-0 for Barbora Krejcikova.