Elise Mertens def. Cristina Bucsa — Kinoshita Group Japan Open (WTA) 2026 R32

Elise Mertens defeated Cristina Bucsa in the R32 of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open (WTA) 2026.

Head-to-head

Elise Mertens and Cristina Bucsa have met 5 times, with Elise Mertens leading the head-to-head 3–2.

• Indian Wells 2026 R64 — Elise Mertens won 6-2, 6-1
• Qatar Open (WTA) 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