# Polina Kudermetova def. Cristina Bucsa

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18726826/polina-kudermetova-vs-cristina-bucsa
Tour: WTA

Polina Kudermetova defeated Cristina Bucsa 7-6(5) 6-2 in the 2026 Ningbo Open first round on hard courts on October 20, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-6(5) 6-2
- Tournament: Ningbo Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-20

## Player comparison
| Field | Polina Kudermetova | Cristina Bucsa |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | UZB | ESP |
| Birth date | 2003-06-04 | 1998-01-01 |
| Age | 23 | 28 |
| Height | 172 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 105 | 38 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 730 | 1294 |
| Elo (entering) | 1725 | 1724 |
| Current career W-L | 25-39 | 59-95 |
| Current career earnings | $1,812,545 | $5,624,196 |

Pre-match H2H: Polina Kudermetova 1-0 Cristina Bucsa.

## Stats
| Stat | Polina Kudermetova | Cristina Bucsa |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 5 | 1 |
| Double faults | 5 | 9 |
| 1st serve % | 48.2% | 58.1% |
| 1st serve points won % | 85.2% | 69.4% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 58.6% | 38.5% |
| BP saved % | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| BP converted % | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Service points won % | 71.4% | 56.5% |
| Return points won % | 43.5% | 28.6% |
| Total points won % | 56.8% | 43.2% |
| Match Serve+ | +14.5 | -0.5 |
| Match Return+ | +0.5 | -14.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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