Elina Svitolina def. Cristina Bucsa
6-4 6-1
Elina Svitolina defeated Cristina Bucsa 6-4 6-1 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 18, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elina Svitolina | Cristina Bucsa |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double faults | 3 | 6 |
| First serve % | 50.0% | 68.0% |
| First serve points won % | 67.0% | 58.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 62.0% | 30.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 49.0% |
| Return points won % | 51.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Serve rating | 106 | 92 |
| Return rating | 131 | 106 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elina Svitolina | Cristina Bucsa |
|---|---|---|
| Country | UKR | ESP |
| Birth date | Sep 12, 1994 | Jan 1, 1998 |
| Age | 31 | 28 |
| Height | 174 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 12 | 51 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,856 | 1,134 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,017 | 1,772 |
| Current career W-L | 450–234 | 56–90 |
| Current career earnings | $30,597,396 | $5,120,963 |
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