Arantxa Rus – WTA #154 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Arantxa Rus - WTA #154 Tennis Player
Arantxa Rus
NED Age: 35 (13-12-1990)
Hand: Left
Highest ranked: 41
WTA
#154
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
33 - 33
50.0% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Arantxa Rus thrives in big moments at 48.8% on return pressure points. Currently ranked 154 in the WTA. When receiving, she manufactures as many as 0.86 break chances per game. In addition, she tracks 41.4% of winning return games. On the flip side, she saves only 51.9% of breakpoints on serve and wins just 59.3% points on first serve.

Arantxa Rus - Career History

On the WTA Tour, Arantxa Rus is currently ranked world No. 133 and represents Netherlands. She plays left-handed. Her career-best ranking stands at No. 41. She turned professional in 2005.

Arantxa Rus developed through Challenger events in 2025. She reached the final at W100 Gran Canaria. Additional semifinals at W75 Koper, Tolentino 125, and W75 Bucharest. Record: 34-31. Challenger record: 31-21. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 21-13, hard 10-7. She won 53% serve pressure points, averaged 0.31 double faults per game, and won 57% on second serve return.

Arantxa Rus faced difficulties in 2024. Hard results: 12-13. Clay proved challenging: 6-8. She captured one title at W75 The Hague. She also reached finals at Hamburg 125 and W100 Cornella de Llobregat. Lower-tier record: 16-6. Record on clay in lower tier: 12-4. She won 44% on first serve return, won 56% on second serve return, and converted 53% of break opportunities.

2023 was a standout year for Rus. She broke into the top 50. She won four titles at W40 Anapoima, W40 The Hague, 125 Contrexeville, and La Bisbal d'Emporda 125. Record: 44-18. Challenger record: 37-8. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 30-4, hard 7-4. She won 54% on second serve return, averaged 0.32 double faults per game, and won 64% on first serve.

The Dutch player developed through Challenger events in 2022. She won three titles at W25 Sharm ElSheikh, W25 Santa Margherita di Pula, and W60 San Bartolome (Gran Canaria). She also reached the final at W25 Haabneeme. Season record: 45-30. Challenger record: 39-17. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 25-10, hard 13-6. She won 40% on first serve return, averaged 0.32 double faults per game, and won 58% serve pressure points.

Arantxa Rus bounced back impressively in 2021. Competing on hard: 4-9. Rus held firm saving 58% of breakpoints faced and limited double faults to 0.37 per game. At lower-tier events, she won two titles at W80 Valencia and W60 San Bartolome de Tirajana. She also reached finals at Bol, Belgrade 125K, and W60+H La Bisbal D'Emporda. Lower-tier record: 30-6. Record on clay in lower tier: 29-5. She saved 58% of break points, won 60% serve pressure points, and won 43% on first serve return.

2020 proved challenging for Rus. Hard results: 6-6. Rus held firm saving 63% of breakpoints faced, limited double faults to 0.31 per game, and kept 46% success rate on second serve. At lower-tier events, she reached the final at W60 Andrezieux-Boutheon. At lower-tier events: 9-3. Challenger/ITF hard record: 9-3.

2019 proved to be a breakthrough season for the Dutch player. She won eight titles at W25 Petange, W25 Seville, W25 Den Haag, W25 Marbella, W25 Cordenons, W25 Orlando FL, W25 El Espinar Segovia, and W25 Santa Margherita Di Pula. She also reached the final at W25 Singapore. Record: 73-16. Challenger record: 69-9. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 52-7, hard 17-2. She saved 63% of break points, won 53% on second serve return, and converted 40% of break opportunities.

Arantxa Rus accumulated points at Challenger events in 2018. She reached two finals at Wirral $25K and Andrezieux Boutheon $60K. Season record: 27-22. Challenger record: 21-13. Record on hard in lower tier: 16-9.

Arantxa Rus built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2017. She won two titles at Hua Hin $25K and Middelburg $25K. She also reached the final at Taipei. Record: 22-15. Challenger record: 18-11. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 7-5, hard 11-6. She converted 63% of break opportunities, won 59% on second serve return, and saved 61% of break points.

Rus developed through Challenger events in 2016. She won two titles at Hua Hin $25K and Equeurdreville $25K. She also reached the final at Altenkirchen $25K. Additional semifinals at Rome $50K, Leipzig $25K, and Aschaffenburg $25K. Season record: 39-20. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 20-15, hard 15-3.

Arantxa Rus gained ranking points at Futures level in 2015. She reached the final at Zeeland 15K. Additional semifinals at Koksijde $25K and Daytona Beach FL $25K. Record: 23-24. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 18-15, hard 4-7.

Arantxa Rus built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2014. She reached four semifinals at Brescia 25K, Chiasso 25K, Dobrich 25K, and Wiesbaden 25K. Season record: 21-16. Challenger/ITF clay record: 18-12.

2013 proved to be a breakthrough season for Rus. She won four titles at Fleurus 25K, Vallduxo 25K, Sant Cugat 25K, and Alphen A D Rijn 25K. Record: 31-20. Challenger record: 29-8. Challenger/ITF results on clay: 27-7.

The Dutch player faced difficulties in 2012. Clay results: 6-5. She recorded a win over a top-10 opponent. She clutched under pressure converting 49% of break chances. She captured one title at Osprey FL 50K. Lower-tier record: 11-3. Record on clay in lower tier: 9-2.

2011 was a standout year for Arantxa Rus. She entered the top 100 for the first time. She reached three finals at Cuneo 100K, Stockholm 25K, and Saint Gaudens 50K. Record: 25-18. Challenger record: 21-8. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 10-3, hard 11-5.

Rus developed through Challenger events in 2010. She reached two semifinals at Alphen A D Rijn 25K and RomeTiro a Volo 50K. Season record: 21-19. Challenger record: 17-10. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 10-5, hard 7-5.

The Dutch player accumulated points at Challenger events in 2009. She captured one title at Nantes 50K. Record: 18-18. Challenger record: 15-10. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 5-5, hard 10-5.

2008 was a standout year for Arantxa Rus. She entered the top 200 for the first time. She won two titles at Bari 25K and Opole 25K. She also reached the final at Zwevegem 25K. Additional semifinals at Petange 75K and Biarritz 25K. Season record: 27-10. Challenger record: 24-6. Challenger/ITF clay record: 17-5.

2007 proved to be a breakthrough season for Arantxa Rus. She won two titles at Vlaardingen 10K and Alphen A D Rijn 10K. She also reached the final at San Luis Potosi 25K. Record: 17-5. Challenger/ITF results on clay: 12-1.

Arantxa Rus gained ranking points at Futures level in 2006. She reached the semifinal at Vlaardingen 10K. Season record: 4-2.

Arantxa Rus Match History - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Arantxa Rus

What is Arantxa Rus's record by surface?

Over her career at WTA level, Arantxa Rus holds a record of 45-60 (42.9%) on clay, 35-82 (29.9%) on hard, and 9-21 (30.0%) on grass. At Challenger/ITF level: 335-132 (71.7%) on clay, 153-78 (66.2%) on hard, and 1-2 (33.3%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 1-1 (50.0%) on clay and 0-1 on grass at WTA level. 18-16 (52.9%) on clay and 12-9 (57.1%) on hard at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Arantxa Rus won?

Arantxa Rus has won one WTA tour-level title on clay. She has also won 35 titles at Challenger/ITF level (27 on clay and seven on hard).

What is Arantxa Rus's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, she holds a 3-7 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Arantxa Rus has posted a 33-33 record (50.0% win rate). Her last match was 2 weeks ago.

How many aces does Arantxa Rus serve per match?

Arantxa Rus is currently serving 1.3 aces per match in the last 52 weeks (66 matches), down from a career average of 2.0.

How does Arantxa Rus perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Arantxa Rus is 0-1 against Top 50 opponents. Against Top 100 opponents: 0-3. Over her career: 2-16 (11.1%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 2-33 (5.7%). Against Top 50 opponents: 29-88 (24.8%). Against Top 100 opponents: 86-183 (32.0%).

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