American tennis player Madison Keys defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a close first-round match at Wimbledon, with a final score of 6-7 (4), 7-5, 7-5. The match was characterized by intensity and difficult weather conditions.
Keys, who was looking to maintain her perfect record in the first round at the All England Club, faced a tough challenge from the start. Ruse took the first set thanks to her powerful game from the baseline. The Romanian, visibly affected by the heat, requested medical assistance and momentarily withdrew from the court to receive treatment. Despite the adversity, Keys remained focused and continued practicing her serves while waiting for her opponent’s return. The extreme heat caused additional problems for Ruse, who suffered cramps. Ruse managed to recover and tie the second set, but Keys reacted by winning four consecutive games to take the set and take the lead in the third. In a desperate attempt to change the course of the match, Ruse executed an underhand serve that surprised Keys, but it wasn’t enough. Keys ultimately secured the victory. In the next round, Keys will face Serbian Olga Danilovic.It was a very tough match. She played very well, obviously she was suffering some problems since it was quite hot here. My serve helped me get through that match.
Madison Keys
