🇪🇸 Spain

Cristina Bucsa

WTA Tour World #40 Counter-Puncher
World #40
Updated: 2026-09-02
Cristina Bucsa
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Player Profile

BornJanuary 1, 1998
Height1.76 m
PlaysRH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2016
CoachIon Bucsa
Nationality🇪🇸 Spain
Prize Money$4,571,607
Tour Titles1
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Current Equipment — 2025–26

Racquet EZONE 100 Retail frame · Read full racquet review →
Strings reString Zero / reString Sync (hybrid) Full hybrid
Shoes Yonex
Clothing Yonex
String tension
21.8–22.7 kg / ≈ 48.1–50.0 lbs
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

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Racquet Specs

FrameYonex EZONE 100
Head size100 sq. in.
Weight (unstrung)300 g
Weight (strung)325 g
BalanceHead Light
String pattern16 × 19
Swingweight310
Stiffness (RA)65
Note: Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Counter-Puncher
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Cristina Bucsa is a counter-puncher — one of the best defenders in the tour. Their game is built on exceptional court coverage, consistency, and the ability to redirect pace. They rarely give opponents free points and make every exchange a battle.

Where many top players win through aggression, Cristina wins through attrition. Their groundstrokes are consistent rather than dominant, and their best shots often come from seemingly impossible defensive positions.

How their equipment supports their style: The EZONE 100 provides the stability needed to handle heavy incoming balls and redirect them. reString Zero / reString Sync (hybrid) is durable enough to withstand the high ball-contact volume that a counter-punching game demands.

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Career Highlights

1
WTA Titles
370–264
Career W-L
58%
Win Rate
#30
Career High
$4,571,607
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
R3
Roland Garros
R2
Wimbledon
R3
US Open
R4

Frequently Asked Questions

Cristina Bucsa plays with the EZONE 100 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Yonex players on the WTA equipment list.
Cristina Bucsa uses reString Zero / reString Sync (hybrid) — a hybrid setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Cristina Bucsa strings at 21.8–22.7 kg (48.1–50.0 lbs). This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Cristina Bucsa wears Yonex on the WTA Tour.
Cristina Bucsa's setup is well suited for club players who rely on consistency and movement. The EZONE 100 is forgiving and arm-friendly for high-volume play. Try reString Zero / reString Sync (hybrid) at 21–24 kg (46–53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.