U.S. OPEN DRAW. Cristina Bucsa’s prediction with Liu next. H2H and rankings

U.S. Open draw - Cristina Bucsa. See the draw preview and prediction with Claire Liu, Alexandra Eala, Elise Mertens, Aryna Sabalenka, Jasmine Paolini, Jessica Pegula, Iga Swiatek in the U.S. Open.

Cristina Bucsa Stats info

Cristina Bucsa is about to kick off her run in the draw at the U.S. Open. Last season at the U.S. Open, the Spaniard lost in the 1st round to Sara Errani 3-6 6-0 6-4.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Cristina Bucsa’s projected draw alongsideherplausible opposition at the U.S. Open. Cristina has a weak record (2-9) with the presumable opposition.

R1 – Claire Liu (371) – H2H 0-1
R2 – Alexandra Eala (75) – H2H 0-1
R3 – Elise Mertens (21) – H2H 1-1
or Lulu Sun (164) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Aryna Sabalenka (1) – H2H 0-0
or Leylah Annie Fernandez (30) – H2H 0-3
1/4 – Jasmine Paolini (8) – H2H 1-2
or Elena Rybakina (10) – H2H 0-2
1/2 – Jessica Pegula (4) – H2H 0-2
or Mirra Andreeva (5) – H2H 0-1
Fin – Iga Swiatek (2) – H2H 0-2
or Cori Gauff (3) – H2H 0-1
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R1 – Claire Liu’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Claire Liu

24 - 19win/loss in 2025

Rank
208
High
52
LWWLLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 24-19 20-13 4-6 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 18-12 11-7 7-5 0-0 0-0 0-0
2023 27-29 19-19 7-8 0-0 1-2 0-0
2022 29-22 15-14 12-4 0-1 2-3 0-0
2021 39-17 17-11 17-4 0-0 5-2 0-0
2020 16-10 8-8 4-1 4-1 0-0 0-0
2019 23-23 17-12 6-9 0-0 0-2 0-0
2018 26-26 9-14 12-9 0-0 5-3 0-0

Claire Liu has a 15-13 record in 2025, 11-7 on hard. As for the previous 13 years, Claire has a 138-112 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Liu won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Last year at the U.S. Open Liu didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Claire Liu

This match would represent the 2nd time that Cristina Bucsa and Claire Liu square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Liu (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Alexandra Eala’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Alexandra Eala

40 - 26win/loss in 2025

Rank
53
High
50
LWLLLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 40-26 25-14 2-4 3-3 10-5 0-0
2024 42-31 27-18 3-6 7-4 5-3 0-0
2023 45-23 37-16 0-3 8-4 0-0 0-0
2022 45-20 30-13 0-1 15-6 0-0 0-0
2021 17-13 10-7 5-4 2-2 0-0 0-0
2020 5-4 1-1 4-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Alexandra Eala has a 27-18 record in 2025, 12-6 on hard. As for the last 7 years, Alexandra has a 117-61 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Filipino won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Alexandra’s most significant achievement of the season was getting to the final Eastbourne.

Last year at the U.S. Open the Filipino surrendered to Elena Gabriela Ruse in the qualifications 3-6 6-1 6-3.

H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Alexandra Eala

This match would represent the 2nd time that Cristina Bucsa and Alexandra Eala square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Eala (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

R3 – Elise Mertens’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

36 - 20win/loss in 2025

Rank
20
High
12
LWWLLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 36-20 17-13 6-5 5-0 8-2 0-0
2024 28-25 18-15 6-5 1-1 3-4 0-0
2023 30-22 24-16 5-4 0-0 1-2 0-0
2022 29-23 19-14 4-3 2-2 4-4 0-0
2021 33-20 20-10 9-5 2-2 2-3 0-0
2020 34-13 17-7 9-4 8-2 0-0 0-0
2019 35-27 23-14 4-6 1-3 7-4 0-0
2018 46-21 25-13 16-2 1-2 4-4 0-0

Elise Mertens has a 32-16 record in 2025, 13-9 on hard. During the last 14 years, Mertens has a 276-145 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Mertens won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Her best result of the current year was conquering the competition in Singapore where she overcame Ann Li in the final 6-1 6-4, and in Hertogenbosch where she beat Elena Gabriela Ruse in the final 6-3 7-6(4).

Last year at the U.S. Open the Belgian was overcome by Aryna Sabalenka in the 4th round 6-2 6-4.

H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Elise Mertens

This contest would be 3rd time that Cristina Bucsa and Elise Mertens face off. The head to head is 1-1 for Bucsa and Mertens (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Cristina Bucsa may face Lulu Sun. Their head to head is 0-0.

R4 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

63 - 12win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
LWWWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 63-12 35-6 17-3 4-1 7-2 0-0
2024 56-14 38-7 15-4 2-2 1-1 0-0
2023 55-14 35-9 14-3 0-0 6-2 0-0
2022 33-22 20-15 9-5 0-0 4-2 0-0
2021 45-18 24-11 13-3 1-1 7-3 0-0
2020 29-10 14-7 6-3 9-0 0-0 0-0
2019 39-22 28-12 5-5 4-1 2-4 0-0
2018 51-25 34-13 7-6 3-2 7-4 0-0

Aryna Sabalenka has a 51-10 record in 2025, 27-5 on hard. As for the last 10 years, Sabalenka has a 254-97 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sabalenka won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her best result of this season was winning the title in Brisbane where she defeated Polina Kudermetova in the final 4-6 6-3 6-2, in Miami where she beat Jessica Pegula in the final 7-5 6-2, and in Madrid where she overcame Cori Gauff in the final 6-3 7-6(3).

Last year at the U.S. Open the Belarussian conquered the competition after defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5.

H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Aryna Sabalenka

There is no head to head record between Cristina Bucsa and Aryna Sabalenka since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

On the other hand, Cristina Bucsa could come up against Leylah Annie Fernandez. Their H2H is 3-0 for Leylah Annie Fernandez.

1/4 – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Jasmine Paolini

46 - 21win/loss in 2025

Rank
8
High
4
LLLLWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 46-21 27-12 13-3 3-3 3-3 0-0
2024 42-21 19-10 12-5 3-4 8-2 0-0
2023 43-30 20-16 16-8 5-3 2-3 0-0
2022 30-25 14-11 10-10 6-3 0-1 0-0
2021 34-24 17-13 12-7 5-3 0-1 0-0
2020 7-15 1-8 4-5 2-2 0-0 0-0
2019 48-29 12-8 32-14 4-6 0-1 0-0
2018 28-33 9-9 18-18 1-3 0-3 0-0

Jasmine Paolini has a 34-14 win-loss record in 2025, 18-8 on hard. Regarding the last 13 years, the Italian has a 145-105 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Italian won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the year was winning the tournament in Rome where she beat Cori Gauff in the final 6-4 6-2.

Last year at the U.S. Open the Italian was defeated by Karolina Muchova in the 4th round 6-3 6-3.

H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Jasmine Paolini

This would be the 4th time that Cristina Bucsa and Jasmine Paolini fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Paolini (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Cristina Bucsa could come up against Elena Rybakina. Their head to head is 2-0 for Elena Rybakina.

1/2 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Jessica Pegula

53 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
3
LWLWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 53-23 35-12 11-5 3-4 4-2 0-0
2024 39-16 29-9 4-2 0-2 6-3 0-0
2023 59-18 45-12 8-4 0-0 6-2 0-0
2022 42-21 28-15 11-4 1-1 2-1 0-0
2021 39-19 29-12 6-4 0-0 4-3 0-0
2020 17-9 16-7 0-1 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 25-19 14-10 4-5 4-1 3-3 0-0
2018 50-22 21-9 22-10 7-2 0-1 0-0

Jessica Pegula has a 38-16 win-loss record in 2025, 23-9 on hard. In the previous 17 years, the American has a 274-135 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Pegula won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Her best result of the current season was conquering the title in Austin where she overcame Mccartney Kessler in the final 7-5 6-2, in Charleston where she defeated Sofia Kenin in the final 6-3 7-5, and in Bad Homburg where she defeated Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 7-5.

Last year at the U.S. Open Jessica lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the final 7-5 7-5.

H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Jessica Pegula

This contest would be 3rd time that Cristina Bucsa and Jessica Pegula face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Pegula (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Cristina Bucsa could face Mirra Andreeva. Their head to head is 1-0 for Mirra Andreeva.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Iga Swiatek

64 - 17win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
1
WWLLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 64-17 40-10 11-4 3-2 10-1 0-0
2024 64-9 29-5 26-2 7-1 2-1 0-0
2023 68-11 42-8 19-2 0-0 7-1 0-0
2022 67-9 42-6 18-1 5-1 2-1 0-0
2021 36-15 18-10 12-2 2-1 4-2 0-0
2020 16-5 6-4 7-1 3-0 0-0 0-0
2019 34-17 17-8 10-3 4-3 3-3 0-0
2018 43-6 8-1 34-5 1-0 0-0 0-0

Iga Swiatek has a 49-12 record in 2025, 28-7 on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, the Pole has a 190-49 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Swiatek will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 5 matches winning streak.

Her best achievement of the current year was winning the title at the Wimbledon where she defeated Amanda Anisimova in the final 6-0 6-0, and in Cincinnati where she defeated Jasmine Paolini in the final 7-5 6-4.

Last year at the U.S. Open the Pole surrendered to Jessica Pegula in the quarter 6-2 6-4.

H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Iga Swiatek

This contest would be 3rd time that Cristina Bucsa and Iga Swiatek play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Cristina Bucsa could square off with Cori Gauff. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Cori Gauff.