Cristina Bucsa defeated Kaja Juvan 6–4, 6–4 in the first round of the US Open on hard court on 30 August 2022, an upset victory against the pre-match favourite Juvan. The Spanish player's composed performance across both sets proved decisive, securing her passage to the second round. Bucsa's straight-sets win represents a significant result against a seeded opponent and strengthens her position in the tournament draw.