Elise Mertens vs Cristina Bucsa Prediction & Picks - WTA Doha

WTA - WTA Doha

WTA 22 Belgium
Elise Mertens
2/11/25 06:00
WTA 34 Spain
Cristina Bucsa

Prediction:

 

Cristina Bucsa +1.5 Set Handicap

 

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 by Bradley Gibbs | in Tennis Picks

This week, we have a selection of top-level tennis events, including the WTA event in Doha, known formerly as the Qatar TotalEnergies Open. On Tuesday, there are a few interesting second-round matches, but perhaps most interesting of all is the clash between Elise Mertens and Cristina Bucsa. The Belgian is a hot favorite here, but should her Spanish opponent be getting a bit more respect? I'd certainly say so.

Elise Mertens vs Cristina Bucsa Form

Elise Mertens and Cristina Bucsa Latest Matches

Elise Mertens Latest matches
L W W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Feb 2, 2025 - WTA Singapore

Ann Li
0 :  2
Elise Mertens

Feb 1, 2025 - WTA Singapore

Xinyu Wang
0 :  2
Elise Mertens

Jan 31, 2025 - WTA Singapore

Camila Osorio
0 :  2
Elise Mertens

Jan 30, 2025 - WTA Singapore

Tatjana María
1 :  2
Elise Mertens

Jan 28, 2025 - WTA Singapore

Taylor Townsend
0 :  2
Elise Mertens

Jan 14, 2025 - WTA Australian Open

Elise Mertens
0 :  2
Jessica Pegula
Cristina Bucsa Latest matches
L W L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Feb 9, 2025 - WTA Doha

Cristina Bucsa
2 :  1
Anna Kalinskaya

Feb 8, 2025 - WTA Doha

Cristina Bucsa
2 :  0
Laura Siegemund

Feb 7, 2025 - WTA Doha

Ulrikke Eikeri
0 :  2
Cristina Bucsa

Feb 2, 2025 - Abu Dhabi Open

Cristina Bucsa
0 :  2
Wakana Sonobe

Feb 1, 2025 - Abu Dhabi Open

Kamilla Rakhimova
1 :  2
Cristina Bucsa

Jan 29, 2025 - WTA Singapore

Mananchaya Sawangkaew
2 :  0
Cristina Bucsa

Elise Mertens against Cristina Bucsa : Head to Head (H2H)

Elise Mertens

0 %

Cristina Bucsa

100 %

Sep 30, 2024 - WTA China Open

Cristina Bucsa
2 :  1
Elise Mertens

Elise Mertens - Cristina Bucsa Key Points

  1. During the first round, Cristina Bucsa got the better of a player not only ranked above herself but a player ranked above Mertens too.
  2. Including a win in the qualifying rounds, Cristina Bucsa has already beaten two higher-ranked player in Doha.
  3. When the pair last met on a hard surface, back in late 2024, Bucsa won by two sets to one.
  4. Cristina Bucsa has never lost to Elise Mertens in straight sets.

Our Elise Mertens vs Cristina Bucsa Prediction

At the end of the day, a quick glance at the rankings would suggest that this should be a relatively easy task for Elise Mertens, but let's be real, the Belgian isn't the most consistent operator, while Bucsa is probably a better player than her current ranking. At the very least, we've seen the Spaniard operating at a level far beyond her ranking so far in Doha, where she's already beaten world number 18 Kalinskaya. That win bodes well ahead of this test, as does the fact that Bucsa beat Mertens when the pair met just a few months ago. To be honest, the odds of Bucsa merely avoiding a straight-set defeat are too good to miss. Our Elise Mertens vs Cristina Bucsa Prediction: Cristina Bucsa +1.5 Set Handicap.

Prediction:

 

Cristina Bucsa +1.5 Set Handicap

 

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