Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Indian Wells Masters

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THE FACTS
When is Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa on and what time does it start? Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa will take place on Wednesday 8th March, 2023 – not before 20:15 (UK)
Where is Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa taking place? Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa being played on? Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa on in the UK? Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Katie Swan vs Cristina Bucsa live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number 156 Katie Swan beat qualifying top seed Dalma Galfi in straight sets to make the main draw at Indian Wells whilst world number 90 Cristina Bucsa came through comfortably as the second seed. This is a great opportunity for both players, who once played alongside each other as doubles partners on the ITF circuit, in a first tour-level meeting but 25-year-old Bucsa looks the reasonable favourite after her good recent form. The Spaniard beat Bianca Andreescu from a set and match points down at the Australian Open before a textbook hammering by Iga Swiatek in the third round and if she can find some of that determination here she should see the second round. This looks one of the tougher calls of Wednesday’s matches but back Bucsa to edge through outright.