๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain

Cristina Bucsa

WTA Tour World #30 Counter-Puncher
World #30
Updated: 2026-06-04
Cristina Bucsa
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Player Profile

BornJanuary 1, 1998
Height1.76 m
PlaysRH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2016
CoachIon Bucsa
Nationality๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
Prize Money$4,571,607
Tour Titles1
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Current Equipment โ€” 2025โ€“26

Racquet Blade 98 v8 Retail frame
Strings Zero and Sync Full polyester
Shoes Yonex
Clothing Yonex
String tension
22.7 kg / โ‰ˆ 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

FrameBlade 98 v8
BrandYonex
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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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 โ€” 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 Blade 98 v8 provides the stability needed to handle heavy incoming balls and redirect them. Zero and Sync 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
370โ€“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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cristina Bucsa plays with the Blade 98 v8 racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Yonex players on the WTA equipment list.
Cristina Bucsa uses Zero and Sync โ€” a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Cristina Bucsa strings at 22.7 kg (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 Blade 98 v8 is forgiving and arm-friendly for high-volume play. Try Zero and Sync at 21โ€“24 kg (46โ€“53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.