WTA MeridaHardSemi-finals1 Mar 2026 · 04:00
J. Paolini
#9 · Italy
VS
C. Bucsa
#30 · Spain
PAOLINI
1.41
·
BUCSA
3.16

Odds

Market
Paolini
Bucsa
Winner
1.41
3.16

Player analysis

J. Paolini comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.4, meaning J. Paolini has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving J. Paolini vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS -1.42Trend mixed

C. Bucsa has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.7, meaning C. Bucsa has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving C. Bucsa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS -0.73Trend down

Recent form

Hard court stats

Paolini
Stat
Bucsa
54.2%
Win rate
56.5%
147–124
W–L
134–103

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted40%
BP saved60%
Aces3
Double faults2
1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved50%
Aces1
Double faults2

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

12
Hard 12
J. Paolini vs C. Bucsa head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA MeridaHardSemi-finalsBucsa5-7 4-6
WTA AdelaideHard1/16-finalsBucsa3-6 3-6
WTA CincinnatiHard1/16-finalsPaolini6-1 6-3