Susan Bandecchi vs Cristina Bucsa Preview & Prediction | 2026 French Open | First Round
by Trystan Pugh ·
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Grand Slam debutant Susan Bandecchi faces 31st seed Cristina Bucsa in the first round of the 2026 French Open.
Start date/time:
Venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Susan Bandecchi vs Cristina Bucsa prediction
Susan Bandecchi has frequently participated in qualifying for the Grand Slams but this is the first time she has made it to the main draw, with the Swiss 27-year-old defeating Chloe Paquet, Dominika Salkova and Viktoria Hruncakova over the past few days.
Bandecchi is more commonly seen on the 125 circuit, while she boasts seven singles titles on the ITF Circuit in her career, although only one of those has come on clay.
The versatile Cristina Bucsa hasn't quite been at the top of her game in recent months, having enjoyed more success in doubles, but she knows how to perform at the highest level on clay having won the 1000-rated Madrid Open two years ago.
The 31st seed's class should ultimately tell, especially against an opponent who is much more inexperienced at this level.
Susan Bandecchi vs Cristina Bucsa tip: Cristina Bucsa to win 2-0
