Cristina Bucsa vs Panna Udvardy Preview & Prediction | 2026 Cincinnati Open | First Round
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The first-round of the Cincinnati Open sees Cristina Bucsa face Panna Udvardy.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Cristina Bucsa vs Panna Udvardy prediction
Cristina Bucsa’s dreadful run of form continued at the Canadian Open as her losing run extended to eight matches after a defeat to Moyuka Uchijima in the first-round. Her season has fallen apart ever since the triumph of her first ever tour-level title at the Merida Open back in early March. She remains inside the top 40 of the world rankings, but Bucsa desperately needs to find a win from somewhere.
Her first-round opponent at the Cincinnati Open is Panna Udvardy. The Hungarian came back from the brink in her opening match in Toronto as Eva Lys served for the match but ended up having to retire in the deciding set. Udvardy then lost to Naomi Osaka in the next round. This season has been a breakthrough for the 27-year-old, as she reached her first ever final on the WTA Tour in Bogota.
Buscsa is on a wretched run, but Udvardy mainly thrives on clay courts, and she has just one victory on a hard court this season. This match could go the distance.
Cristina Bucsa vs Panna Udvardy tip: Over 21.5 games
