Eala will topple Ruse and steal Cincinnati spotlight

Alexandra Eala will beat Gabriela Ruse at the Cincinnati Open and advance, validating her World No. 20 billing and 17th seed. Eala entered with a first-round bye while Ruse reached this clash after a 6-0, 6-3 win over Magda Linette. A victory for Eala will erase her lone defeat to Ruse in the 2024…