Elise Mertens def. Cristina Bucsa 6-2, 6-1 — Indian Wells 2026 R64

Match recap

Elise Mertens defeated Cristina Bucsa 6-2, 6-1 in the R64 of the Indian Wells 2026.

Match stats

Elise Mertens: 4 aces, 59% first serves, 6 double faults, 5/6 break points. Cristina Bucsa: 0 aces, 71% first serves, 3 double faults, 1/2 break points.

Profiles: Elise Mertens · Cristina BucsaIndian Wells 2026

Head-to-head

Elise Mertens and Cristina Bucsa have met 4 times, splitting the head-to-head 2–2.