WTA French Open – Mirra Andreeva vs Cristina Bucșa

WTA French Open – Mirra Andreeva vs Cristina Bucșa

🧠 Form & Context

Mirra Andreeva
🌟 Teen prodigy: Reached the quarterfinals and then semifinals at Roland-Garros in her first two appearances — aged just 16 and 17.
💥 Breakout year: Since Paris 2024, she’s made nine quarterfinals and won titles in Indian Wells and Dubai.
📈 Top-10 force: Now ranked No. 6 in the world and seen as a serious contender at every Slam.
🎯 Grand Slam focus: Owns wins over major champions in Paris, including Azarenka and Sabalenka.

Cristina Bucșa
📉 Fading form: Hasn’t gone beyond the second round of any event in 2025, with qualifying losses in both Rome and Strasbourg.
🚪 On the edge: A loss here could drop her out of the top 100.
🏛️ Limited Slam record: Just seven career main-draw wins in Grand Slams — only one at Roland-Garros (2024).
⚖️ Reality check: Enters as a heavy underdog, with little to lose — but also little to realistically threaten Andreeva.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a significant mismatch on paper, and it will likely appear that way on the scoreboard. Andreeva’s tactical command, footspeed, and two-handed backhand make her a dominant force on clay. Bucșa, though a decent counterpuncher, lacks the power and shot tolerance to disrupt the Russian’s rhythm.

Unless Andreeva starts cold or commits an unusual amount of unforced errors, Bucșa will struggle to stay competitive. The No. 6 seed is simply operating at a different tier right now — with Grand Slam ambitions that go far beyond round one.

🔮 Prediction

This should be a quick, controlled win for Mirra Andreeva. Bucșa may steal a handful of games, but the gulf in form, firepower, and confidence is too wide.

Prediction: Mirra Andreeva in straight sets — clinical and composed 🌟