China Open Prediction: Emma Navarro vs Elena Gabriela Ruse
September 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Emma Navarro -222 / Elena Gabriela Ruse +175
Number 16 seed Emma Navarro will face World No. 98 Elena Gabriela Ruse in the second round of the 2025 China Open in Beijing. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 27. Here’s our Emma Navarro vs Elena Gabriela Ruse prediction. This preview will also include an Emma Navarro vs Elena Gabriela Ruse pick.
Navarro last competed at the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen, where she helped the USA reach the final with victories over Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan and Sonay Kartal of Great Britain. But she suffered a costly defeat to Elisabetta Cocciaretto as Italy defeated the United States 2-0 to retain the title.
Elena Gabriela Ruse has already played a match in Beijing this week. The Romanian defeated Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova in straight sets in the first round. Ruse was dominant throughout the match, which she won 6-2, 6-2 in an hour and 11 minutes.
In the victory, Ruse hit 2 aces and 5 double faults. Ruse landed 74% of first serves in play and won 73% of first serve points (29/40). She won 57% of second serve points (8/14) and saved all five break points in the match. It was her first-ever win in Beijing on her second main draw appearance. She also ended her seven-match losing streak dating back to the Libema Open final in June.
Emma Navarro vs Elena Gabriela Ruse Preview
Emma Navarro is the 16th seed in Beijing and received a bye in the first round. This is her second main draw appearance at the China Open. Navarro lost in the second round last year to Shuai Zhang in straight sets. Navarro has compiled 29 wins and 23 losses this season and lost her spot in the world’s Top 10.Navarro last competed at the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen, where she helped the USA reach the final with victories over Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan and Sonay Kartal of Great Britain. But she suffered a costly defeat to Elisabetta Cocciaretto as Italy defeated the United States 2-0 to retain the title.
Elena Gabriela Ruse has already played a match in Beijing this week. The Romanian defeated Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova in straight sets in the first round. Ruse was dominant throughout the match, which she won 6-2, 6-2 in an hour and 11 minutes.
In the victory, Ruse hit 2 aces and 5 double faults. Ruse landed 74% of first serves in play and won 73% of first serve points (29/40). She won 57% of second serve points (8/14) and saved all five break points in the match. It was her first-ever win in Beijing on her second main draw appearance. She also ended her seven-match losing streak dating back to the Libema Open final in June.