Cristina Bucsa vs Himeno Sakatsume predictions, Sep 02, 2026

Aug 31, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA US Open, on Wednesday,

Cristina Bucsa

Himeno Sakatsume

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As Cristina Bucsa prepares to face Himeno Sakatsume in the WTA US Open on September 2, 2026, tennis fans can anticipate an intriguing clash between two players in good form. Bucsa, playing on home soil, brings momentum from her recent performances, having secured victories in three of her last five matches. Known for her strategic baseline play and solid service game, Bucsa will aim to leverage the home-court advantage to dictate the pace of the match.

In contrast, Sakatsume showcases an impressive recent record, winning four of her last five encounters. Her agility and aggressive return game have proven effective against a variety of opponents, making her a formidable contender. As a player renowned for her consistency and mental strength, Sakatsume will look to challenge Bucsa’s rhythm and capitalize on any unforced errors.

Betting odds reflect a close matchup, with Bucsa favored at 1.58 and Sakatsume at 2.29. Our model gives Bucsa a 59.5% chance of winning, while Sakatsume stands at 40.5%. This contest promises to deliver an exciting battle, with both players capable of seizing the opportunity to advance in the tournament. As always in tennis, while trends and statistics provide insights, the outcome remains unpredictable.

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Bucsa
59.2%		 Sakatsume
40.8%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.58 2.29

Latest Results

31.08.26 Sara Bejlek – Cristina Bucsa – 1:2
26.08.26 Cristina Bucsa – Darja Vidmanova – 0:2
25.08.26 Cristina Bucsa – Anna Bondar – 2:0
15.08.26 Cristina Bucsa – Maja Chwalinska – 0:2
13.08.26 Cristina Bucsa – Panna Udvardy – 2:1		 31.08.26 Anhelina Kalinina – Himeno Sakatsume – 0:2
28.08.26 Mia Ristic – Himeno Sakatsume – 0:2
26.08.26 Tyra Caterina Grant – Himeno Sakatsume – 1:2
24.08.26 Jasmin Ortenzi – Himeno Sakatsume – 0:2
11.08.26 Himeno Sakatsume – Leolia Jeanjean – 1:2

Facts

  • Bucsa is ranked WTA: 40. Sakatsume is ranked WTA: 144.
  • In recent matches, Bucsa has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Sakatsume is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Bucsa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Bucsa might have a minor edge in this game.
  • The players have not played against each other recently.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Osorio C. 2 : 0
    2 Zarazua R. Iatcenko P. (Q) 1 : 2
    3 Ito A. Selekhmeteva O. 0 : 2
    4 Rakhimova K. Krejcikova B. (27) 2 : 0
    5 Chwalinska M. (20) Townsend T. 0 : 2
    6 Preston T. (WC) Parks A. 2 : 0
    7 Vandewinkel H. Pliskova Ka. 1 : 2
    8 Snigur D. Shnaider D. (15) 0 : 2
    9 Kostyuk M. (11) Hunter S. (Q) 2 : 0
    10 Stephens S. (WC) Tauson C.
    11 Birrell K. Marcinko P. 2 : 1
    12 Kessler M. Alexandrova E. (18) 0 : 2
    13 Li A. (29) Ruzic A.
    14 Gibson T. Vekic D. 1 : 2
    15 Kalieva E. (Q) Tararudee L. 1 : 2
    16 Volynets K. Noskova L. (6)
    17 Pegula J. (3) Ruse G. 2 : 0
    18 Williams V. (WC) Kenin S. (WC) 0 : 2
    19 Sawangkaew M. Udvardy P. 2 : 0
    20 Zhang S. Fernandez L. (31) 0 : 2
    21 Paolini J. (19) Erjavec V. 2 : 1
    22 Stefanini L. (Q) Yastremska D. 2 : 1
    23 Golubic V. Parry D.
    24 Grabher J. Cirstea S. (16)
    25 Svitolina E. (9) Sierra S. 2 : 0
    26 Joint M. Samsonova L.
    27 Arango E. Wang Xin. 0 : 2
    28 Blinkova A. Kalinskaya A. (21) 0 : 2
    29 Navarro E. (26) Boisson L. 2 : 1
    30 Koevermans A. (Q) McNally C.
    31 Lee C. Y. (WC) Boulter K. 1 : 2
    32 Kraus S. Muchova K. (7) 0 : 2
    33 Andreeva M. (5) Tjen J.
    34 Knutson G. (Q) Lys E.
    35 Bartunkova N. Sherif M.
    36 Maria T. Ostapenko J. (30)
    37 Potapova A. (24) Valentova T.
    38 Rus A. (Q) Jeanjean L. (WC)
    39 Tagger L. Korpatsch T. 2 : 0
    40 Krueger A. Anisimova A. (10) 0 : 2
    41 Jovic I. (14) Frech M.
    42 Linette M. Jones F. (Q)
    43 Oliynykova O. Brantmeier R. (WC)
    44 Stoiana M. (Q) Eala A. (17)
    45 Bejlek S. (28) Bucsa C. 1 : 2
    46 Kalinina A. Sakatsume H. (Q) 0 : 2
    47 Kasatkina D. Badosa P.
    48 Sonmez Z. Gauff C. (4)
    49 Swiatek I. (8) Wang Xiy.
    50 Podoroska N. Waltert S.
    51 Dart H. (Q) Stearns P. 2 : 1
    52 Jacquemot E. Bouzkova M. (25) 0 : 2
    53 Keys M. (22) Korneeva A.
    54 Havlickova L. (Q) Bondar A.
    55 Zheng Q. (Q) Liutova K. (Q) 2 : 1
    56 Putintseva Y. Bencic B. (12)
    57 Osaka N. (13) Zakharova A.
    58 Cocciaretto E. Siniakova K.
    59 Zidansek T. (Q) Timofeeva M. 0 : 2
    60 Quevedo K. Mertens E. (23)
    61 Sakkari M. (32) Montgomery R. (Q)
    62 Starodubtseva Y. Seidel E.
    63 Vidmanova D. Bouzas Maneiro J.
    64 Frodin T. (WC) Rybakina E. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Iatcenko P.
    2 Selekhmeteva O. Rakhimova K.
    3 Townsend T. Preston T.
    4 Pliskova Ka. Shnaider D. (15)
    5 Kostyuk M. (11) TBD #10
    6 Birrell K. Alexandrova E. (18)
    7 TBD #13 Vekic D.
    8 Tararudee L. TBD #16
    9 Pegula J. (3) Kenin S.
    10 Sawangkaew M. Fernandez L. (31)
    11 Paolini J. (19) Stefanini L.
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 Svitolina E. (9) TBD #26
    14 Wang Xin. Kalinskaya A. (21)
    15 Navarro E. (26) TBD #30
    16 Boulter K. Muchova K. (7)
    17 TBD #33 TBD #34
    18 TBD #35 TBD #36
    19 TBD #37 TBD #38
    20 Tagger L. Anisimova A. (10)
    21 TBD #41 TBD #42
    22 TBD #43 TBD #44
    23 Bucsa C. Sakatsume H.
    24 TBD #47 TBD #48
    25 TBD #49 TBD #50
    26 Dart H. Bouzkova M. (25)
    27 TBD #53 TBD #54
    28 Zheng Q. TBD #56
    29 TBD #57 TBD #58
    30 Timofeeva M. TBD #60
    31 TBD #61 TBD #62
    32 TBD #63 TBD #64

    1/16-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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