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Cristina Bucșa

Cristina Bucșa

Moldovan-born Spanish tennis player

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  • Sep 26

    Czech Republic beats Spain 2-0 in Shenzhen to reach Billie Jean King Cup final

    Straight-set victories by Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova against Spain secured the Czech Republic a place in Sunday's final against either Italy or Ukraine.

  • Sep 21

    Maja Chwalińska beats Rebecca Sramkova 6-4, 6-2 in Singapore opener

    Fifth seed Maja Chwalińska defeated Rebecca Sramkova 6-4, 6-2 in the opening round of the WTA 500 event in Singapore on Monday, securing her second victory since the Roland Garros final.

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