Jasmine Paolini vs Cristina Bucsa Preview & Prediction | 2026 Merida Open | Semi-Final
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World number seven Jasmine Paolini bids for a place in the Merida Open final when she faces Cristina Bucsa.
Ranking points: WTA 500
Start date/time:
Venue: Yucatán Country Club, Merida, Mexico
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Jasmine Paolini vs Cristina Bucsa prediction
Jasmine Paolini was stunned in the opening set of her quarter-final against Katie Boulter, losing 0-6 to the Brit in just 28 minutes, but the world number seven recomposed after that and the tide turned in her favour, the Italian eventually coming through 0-6, 6-3, 6-3,
Cristina Bucsa had lost six consecutive matches before she came to Mexico, but the 28-year-old has found her game in Merida, defeating Donna Vekic, Marina Stakusic and Zeynep Sonmez, all in straight sets.
Bucsa is yet to face a player of Paolini's calibre though. The two-time Grand Slam finalist is unlikely to make such a slow start this time around, given what happened against Boulter, and we expect her to make the final.
Jasmine Paolini vs Cristina Bucsa tip: Jasmine Paolini to win
