Elena Gabriela Ruse defeated Alize Cornet 6-1 6-2 in the Paris quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alize Cornet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Elena Gabriela Ruse claimed a first win over Alize Cornet in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-06 | Indian Wells | R128 | hard | Alize Cornet | 6-3 7-6(5) |
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