Margit Ruutel vs Elena Baltacha — La Palma 25K Qualifying Round
Margit Ruutel defeated Elena Baltacha 6-1 7-5 in the La Palma 25K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Baltacha came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Margit Ruutel claimed a first win over Elena Baltacha in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Margit Ruutel came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 7–5.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedRuutel M. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Ruutel M.March 2007La Palma 25KThis matchHard6-1 7-5
- Baltacha E.January 2004Hull 10KHard6-0 6-2
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchRuutel M.Baltacha E.1 541ELO1 7301 533Hard ELO1 6343–7Last 107–323Age23RightPlaysRight