Elise Mertens def. Cristina Bucsa
6-2 6-1
Elise Mertens defeated Cristina Bucsa 6-2 6-1 in the 2026 Indian Wells Open second round on hard courts on March 8, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Cristina Bucsa |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 0 |
| Double faults | 6 | 3 |
| First serve % | 59.0% | 68.0% |
| First serve points won % | 81.0% | 40.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 47.0% | 33.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 17.0% |
| Break points converted % | 83.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 38.0% |
| Return points won % | 62.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 65.0% | 35.0% |
| Serve rating | 114 | 82 |
| Return rating | 139 | 80 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Cristina Bucsa |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | ESP |
| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | Jan 1, 1998 |
| Age | 30 | 28 |
| Height | 179 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 21 | 31 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,936 | 1,436 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,888 | 1,815 |
| Current career W-L | 320–204 | 56–90 |
| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $5,120,963 |
Path
Elise Mertens's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Elise Mertens's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belinda Bencic | 2-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 9, 2026 | R32 |
Cristina Bucsa's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darja Vidmanova | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 5, 2026 | R128 |