Bucsa breakthrough week ends with Mérida Title
Cristina Bucsa has capped the biggest week of her career by winning her first WTA title at the Mérida Open.
Bucsa defeated Magdalena Fręch 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the final to lift the trophy.
Just days after securing her first top 10 victory, she went a step further and claimed the title.
The turnaround has been remarkable. Bucsa arrived in Mérida on a five-match losing streak. She leaves as a champion and is set to rise to a new career-high ranking of world No. 31.
After the match, Bucsa praised her opponent.
“Magdalena, congratulations for this incredible week. I don’t know if you remember, we played in Saint Malo… We give all our best. Here we demonstrated how tough we are. You’re also a great champion. I also want to congratulate your coach for the amazing job he’s doing with you. I wish you a very fast recovery for Indian Wells. Hope to see you in many more finals. Amazing.”
From a difficult run of form to a career defining title, this was indeed a week that changed everything.
