Elise Mertens vs Cristina Bucsa Tips

The Belgian looked good in Wuhan beating Kudermetova, and she had to withdraw from the game after. Bucsa has lost her last two, and I am backing Elise Mertens to be too sharp for the Spaniard this morning.

Elise Mertens is a really dangerous server, but she also takes a lot of risks. While Cristina Bucsa is a consistent player, she can do decent against her. It is more of a value bet.

Raducanu beat Bucsa in straight sets in Beijing, and the Spaniard was beaten by world number 145 Wang last week in the Wuhan qualifiers. Elise Mertens is ranked world number 21, and I am backing she will be too good for Bucsa, beating her in straight sets.

The Belgian had to withdraw in Wuhan but looked good in beating Kudermetova in straight sets. Bucsa lost her last two matches and in all three meetings with Mertens, she dropped the first set.