# WTA 250 Korea Open tournament progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wta-250-korea-open-tournament-progress
> Updated: 2026-09-24T08:39:34.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

At the WTA 250 Korea Open in Seoul, Gabriela Ruse advanced to the round of 16 following a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Eva Lys. Following the match, Ruse defended Lys against online harassment and death threats, calling for respect for the sacrifices of professional athletes.

Subsequently, Ruse secured a place in the quarterfinals after a comeback victory against South Korean player Yeonwoo Ku. Despite losing the first set and trailing in the second, Ruse won the match 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-1. Her next scheduled opponent is the sixth seed, Anna Bondar.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Gabriela Ruse reaches WTA Seoul quarterfinals

Gabriela Ruse advanced to the WTA Seoul quarterfinals after overcoming Yeonwoo Ku with a 2-6, 7-6, 6-1 comeback victory.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabriela-ruse-reaches-wta-seoul-quarterfinals

### 2026-09-22: Korea Open: Gabriela Ruse advances to round of 16

Gabriela Ruse advanced to the Korea Open round of 16 after defeating Eva Lys, while also defending Lys against online abuse and threats following their match in Seoul.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabriela-ruse-advances-to-second-round-of-korea-open

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Cite as: WTA 250 Korea Open tournament progress. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wta-250-korea-open-tournament-progress