Raducanu and Bucsa open grass season with a first-round clash in London
Wild card Emma Raducanu will take on qualifier Cristina Bucsa in the opening round of the Queen’s Club Championships in London. Neither player comes in at peak form. Raducanu has had flashes of promise but remains largely inconsistent, while Bucsa, primarily a doubles specialist, has posted modest singles results all season.
The Brit reached the second round at Roland Garros, her best run there yet, while the Spaniard fell in the first. With the switch from clay to grass now underway, it’ll be interesting to see who adapts better on day one in London.
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Raducanu’s 2025 has been a mixed bag, with early exits marking her start, but a quarterfinal run in Miami hinted at potential before she was edged out by Jessica Pegula. Since then, she’s managed last-16 showings in Rome and Strasbourg, though Iga Swiatek ended her French Open run in straight sets in the second round. Still, her stats hold up: 72 aces, 63.4% first-serve points won, 48.8% return points won, and a 53.1% break conversion rate.
Bucsa, meanwhile, has had a quieter singles season, with round-of-16 finishes in Singapore, Austin, and Copa Colsanitas standing out among several early exits. But her doubles campaign tells a different story, with finals in Miami, Birmingham, and Copa Colsanitas having kept her season relevant. In singles, her numbers are decent: 15 aces, 63.4% on first serve, 43.3% return points won, and a 47.9% break conversion rate.
Cristina Bucsa holds a 1-0 edge in her head-to-head with Emma Raducanu, having come from behind to defeat the Brit earlier this season in Singapore. Now, as they prepare to meet again in London, the question looms: can Raducanu even the score on home soil, or will Bucsa tighten her grip in this rivalry?
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Singapore | Round of 32 | Cristina Busca | 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 |
| Emma Raducanu | Category | Cristina Bucsa |
| 37 | Ranking | 112 |
| 132-73 | Career W-L | 345-243 |
| 13-11 | YTD W-L | 14-16 |
| 1 | Career Titles | 0 |
| 1 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 0 | YTD Titles | 0 |
With improved form in recent weeks and stronger all-around stats, Raducanu enters this match with momentum on her side. While Bucsa took their first meeting earlier this year, Raducanu’s game has sharpened since, and playing on home soil could give her the edge she needs to level their head-to-head.
Prediction: Emma Raducanu in straight sets.
On 2/7, Raducanu is the clear favorite over Bucsa (13/5), and the numbers support it. Her superior serve, return stats, and recent WTA main-draw experience suggest she’s more match-ready. Bucsa’s strong doubles form adds intrigue, but the odds reflect Raducanu’s higher ceiling and better singles rhythm heading into this clash.
Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:
Emma Raducanu: 2/7
Cristina Bucsa: 13/5
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