Cristina Bucsa has capped the biggest week of her career by winning her first WTA title at the Mérida Open.
Bucsa defeated Magdalena Fręch 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the final to lift the trophy.
Just days after securing her first top 10 victory, she went a step further and claimed the title.
The turnaround has been remarkable. Bucsa arrived in Mérida on a five-match losing streak. She leaves as a champion and is set to rise to a new career-high ranking of world No. 31.
After the match, Bucsa praised her opponent.
“Magdalena, congratulations for this incredible week. I don’t know if you remember, we played in Saint Malo… We give all our best. Here we demonstrated how tough we are. You’re also a great champion. I also want to congratulate your coach for the amazing job he’s doing with you. I wish you a very fast recovery for Indian Wells. Hope to see you in many more finals. Amazing.”
From a difficult run of form to a career defining title, this was indeed a week that changed everything.