Romanian Tennis Stars Set for Battle in the First Round of US Open 2024 Qualifiers
The stage is set for Romanian tennis stars to make their mark at the US Open 2024! As the excitement builds for the final Grand Slam of the year, four determined Romanian women are ready to face their opponents in the qualifiers, with their eyes firmly set on reaching the main draw. The tournament, set to take place at the iconic Flushing Meadows in New York from August 26 to September 8, will see these fierce competitors represent their country with pride.
Anca Todoni (WTA 117) will be the first Romanian to take the court in the qualifiers. She is set to face Japan’s Nao Hibino (WTA 154) on August 19 at 22:30 (Romanian time). Todoni, who is seeded 14th in the qualifiers, aims to advance to the second round, where she could potentially meet the winner of the match between Linda Fruhvirtova and Kristina Mladenovic. This will be the first-ever encounter between Todoni and Hibino, and Todoni’s composure and determination could bring another victory to Romania.
Miriam Bulgaru (WTA 191) will go head-to-head with Croatian player Ana Konjuh (WTA 185) in what promises to be a challenging first-round match. If Bulgaru emerges victorious, she will face the winner of the Lina Gjorcheska vs. Julia Riera match in the second round. This will be the first meeting between Bulgaru and Konjuh, and Bulgaru has the chance to open a new chapter for Romanian tennis with a strong performance.
Irina Bara (WTA 215) will face China’s Xiaodi You (WTA 222) for the fourth time in their careers. While You holds a 2-1 head-to-head advantage, Bara is entering this match with a renewed determination. Their last encounter, on June 13 at the ITF Biarritz, saw You win 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. This time, Bara is seeking redemption and hopes to advance to the second round to meet either Arina Rodionova or Elsa Jacquemot.
Gabriela Ruse (WTA 124), the final Romanian in the qualifiers, will take on Antonia Ruzic (WTA 185). If Ruse triumphs, she will face the winner of the Zarina Diyas vs. Ye-Xin Ma match in the second round. Ruse is determined to make a name for herself in this year’s tournament and earn a spot in the main draw.
In addition to these four qualifiers, two Romanian players, Jaqueline Cristian (WTA 70) and Ana Bogdan (WTA 103), have already secured their spots in the main draw. But the journey for these four determined women in the qualifiers will be a testament to their grit and ambition.