Bucsa Cristina vs Sakatsume Himeno preview
Cristina Bucsa and Himeno Sakatsume meet in the second round of the WTA US Open on September 3, 2026, at 17:20 UTC. Bucsa advanced to this stage after securing a 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 upset victory against the 28th seed, Sara Bejlek, in the first round. Prior to this tournament, Bucsa had won only three of her 17 matches since claiming her maiden WTA title in Merida this past February.
Himeno Sakatsume, currently ranked world No. 144, earned her place in the second round by defeating Anhelina Kalinina 6-3, 6-3. This victory marked the first Grand Slam main-draw win of the 25-year-old Japanese qualifier's career. The result also represents the fourth Top 100 win of Sakatsume's career, with three of those victories occurring during the 2026 season.