Madison Keys vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction, Odds and Tip

Game details

Device: (19) Madison Keys vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse

Date: January 16, 2025

Tournament: Australian Open 2025

Round: Second Round (Round of 64)

Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Category: Grand Slam

Surface: Hard (outside)

Prize money: A$96,500,000

Live broadcast: USA – ESPN & Tennis Channel | Great Britain – Eurosport | India – Sony Sports & Sony LIV

Preview between Madison Keys and Elena-Gabriela Ruse

In the second round of the Australian Open 2025 there will be an exciting duel between Madison Keys and Elena-Gabriela Ruse on Thursday.

Keys, number 19 in this year’s tournament, started the tournament in top form. A few days ago she won a WTA 500 title in Adelaide, beating players such as Jessica Pegula, Daria Kasatkina and Jelena Ostapenko. She was a quarter-finalist in Auckland.

With an 8-1 start to the season, Keys is right at the forefront and will look to carry the momentum well into the Australian Open.

Meanwhile, Ruse is taking part in her first tournament of the season. However, she has four match wins, including three in the qualifying rounds.

The Romanian started her campaign with a dominant performance against Leonie Kung before defeating Anna-Lena Friedsam and Emilia Bektas to move into the main draw. She then lost just four games en route to a 6-4, 6-0 victory over compatriot Irina Camelia Begu, improving her season losing streak to 4-0.

Madison Keys vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a direct duel

This will be the players’ first meeting on tour, so their current tie is 0-0.

Odds between Madison Keys and Elena-Gabriela Ruse

(Odds need to be updated)

Prediction between Madison Keys and Elena-Gabriela Ruse

The two players like to play aggressively, but use very different groundstroke techniques.

Keys likes to hit the ball flat and fast, while her opponent puts more topspin on the ball (especially on the forehand side). In the fast conditions down under, the former may have a slight advantage as the courts reward speed over form.

The American tends to get unbalanced against strong defensive players, but her recent run has given her confidence.

Ruse is a great fighter, but she has to find a way to get to the top and not let Keys take control. If she fails to do so, she risks being blown away by her opponent’s firepower.

Choose: Key to victory in three sets.