Elena Rybakina defeated Elena Gabriela Ruse 6–3, 6–1 in the first round of Wimbledon on grass on 2 July 2024. As the heavy pre-match favourite at odds of 1.1, Rybakina delivered an emphatic performance to justify her status, dismantling Ruse in straight sets with a commanding display. The Kazakh player's dominance was evident in the second set, where she conceded only a single game, establishing control from the outset and limiting her opponent's opportunities. Ruse, despite entering as an underdog at 7.93, struggled to impose her game and found few answers to Rybakina's aggressive grass-court play. The victory marks a straightforward progression for Rybakina into the second round as she continues her pursuit of major honours on the surface.