Arantxa Rus defeated Tamara Zidansek 6–7 7–5 6–2 in a round-robin match at the WTA BJK Cup Playoffs on clay on 15 November 2024. The Dutch player recovered from losing a tight opening set in a tiebreak to dominate the final two frames, securing the second set after a competitive mid-match struggle before closing out the encounter decisively in the third. The comeback victory demonstrates Rus's ability to adjust tactically after an early setback and positions her favourably in the playoff group stage.