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

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

Head-to-head

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

• Qatar Open 2025 R32 — Elise Mertens won 6-2, 6-3
• US Open 2025 R32 — Cristina Bucsa won 3-6, 7-5, 6-3
• China Open 2024 R32 — Cristina Bucsa won 4-6, 6-2, 6-2