Amanda Anisimova vs Cristina Bucsa Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Wuhan Open

Prediction published on 07/10/2024, 00:56  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 07/10/2024 at 00:59 in Tennis Predictions

Qualifier Cristina Bucsa will take on unseeded Amanda Anisimova in the opening round of the Wuhan Open. Let’s look at stats for this match scheduled for Tuesday, plus a prediction.

Anisimova is coming off a strong performance in Beijing where she recorded a fourth-round finish. She defeated Daria Kasatkina, the world number 11, at the China Open and then forced world number seven Qinwen Zheng into a decider.

Anisimova, though yet to win a title, is having a strong season due to her form on hard courts. She has compiled a 20-13 record and registered 16 of her victories on hard courts.

The Canadian Open finalist begins a new week having moved up to 39th in the live ranking.

Cristina Bucsa also had a strong run in Beijing, making it through to the fourth round. She has maintained this momentum and blitzed past the qualifying rounds here.

The Spaniard won both of her qualifying matches in straight sets with the recent victory being a 6-2, 6-0 success over Clara Burel. Bucsa has seen her form improve over the last couple of weeks and will hope she manages another strong run.

The 26-year-old, who has moved up eight places to 71st in the live ranking, is having an inconsistent season. She has compiled a 23-26 record with 15 of her defeats coming on hard courts. Bucsa has suffered eight first-round losses so far this year.

A second-round battle with Elina Avanesyan or Marta Kostyuk awaits the winner here.