Cristina Bucsa def. Panna Udvardy 6-2, 1-6, 7-5 — Cincinnati Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Cristina Bucsa defeated Panna Udvardy 6-2, 1-6, 7-5 in the R128 of the Cincinnati Open 2026.

The decider turned on chances declined. Udvardy held five break points in the third set and converted none, while Bucsa needed only the two she took in the opener, breaking in game 5 for 3-2 and again in game 7 for 5-2. Ten aces to two says Udvardy's serve carried its end; 2-for-9 on return, against Bucsa's 2-for-6, did not. The points ledger closed 81-80. Two hours and three minutes in, the WTA No. 40 ends a five-match losing run dating to May, against an opponent she had no prior meetings with on record.

Match stats

Cristina Bucsa: 2 aces, 66% first serves, 1 double fault, 3/7 break points. Panna Udvardy: 10 aces, 49% first serves, 3 double faults, 2/9 break points.

Profiles: Cristina Bucsa · Panna Udvardy — Cincinnati Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Cristina Bucsa and Panna Udvardy.