Cristina Bucsa vs Polina Kudermetova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Washington Open (Mubadala DC Open) | First Round

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Cristina Bucsa meets Polina Kudermetova in the first round of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 28 July 2026 at 4:00 pm

Venue: William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, Washington, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Cristina Bucsa vs Polina Kudermetova prediction

Cristina Bucsa will hope it’s a case of lucky number seven in Washington.

The Spaniard has lost her last six matches and will feel the pressure as the rankings favourite against world number 108, Polina Kudermetova.

World number 40 Bucsa does tend to prefer hardcourts and although Polina was sharp in qualifying, she has just two tour-level wins this year.

Cristina Bucsa vs Polina Kudermetova tip: Cristina Bucsa to win