NOVEMBER 20 • WTATENNIS.COM
17LIUDMILA SAMSONOVA Russian Federation
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Liudmila Samsonova's sorcerous drop shot deceives opponent Up 4-3 at 30-0 in the first set vs. Paula Badosa in the Strasbourg quarterfinals, Liudmila Samsonova deceived her opponent. Initially disgui...
Suffers defeat in Osaka R2 Samsonova lost to Mccartney Kessler in the round of 16 of the Japan Open with a score of 7-6, 6-1 on Thursday.
Impact Samsonova won 59 points in total in the match, 14 fewer than her opponent. She converted just two break points, two fewer than Kessler. It was Samsonova's 22nd defeat in 51 matches in 2025.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Advances in Ningbo Samsonova won 6-2, 6-4 over Hanyu Guo in the first round of Ningbo on Tuesday.
Impact Coming off a third round loss in Wuhan, Samsonova moved past the No. 190-ranked qualifier in straight sets across one hour and 54 minutes to book a second round spot this week. The No. 8 seed from Russia went 6-for-11 on break point chances and won 53% of return points overall in the match. Samsonova will play No. 33-ranked McCartney Kessler next.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Guo vs. Samsonova Prediction at the Ningbo Open - Tuesday, October 14 - Bleacher Nation In the Round of 32 at the Ningbo Open on Tuesday, Liudmila Samsonova (ranked No. 20) meets Hanyu Guo (No. 189).
OCTOBER 12 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Aryna Sabalenka continues winning ways at Wuhan Aryna Sabalenka extended her winning streak at the Wuhan Open to 19 matches with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 defeat of Liudmila Samsonova in third...
OCTOBER 9 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Sabalenka's Wuhan winning streak reaches 19 matches. Swiatek and Gauff also advance
Aryna Sabalenka’s winning streak at the Wuhan Open has rolled on to 19 matches after she beat Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000-le...OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press
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OCTOBER 9 • SYRACUSE.COM
Cements R3 spot in Wuhan Samsonova defeated Sofia Kenin in the round of 32 of the Wuhan Open with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday.
Impact Samsonova produced 12 aces in the match, six more than her opponent. She converted five break points as well, three more than Kenin. Next up for Samsonova will be Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Aryna Sabalenka overcomes early scare to advance at Wuhan Open, Naomi Osaka loses to Linda Noskova
Aryna Sabalenka has rallied to beat Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 at the Wuhan OpenOCTOBER 8 • Associated Press
Liudmila Samsonova vs Sofia Kenin preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and betting tips | Wuhan Open 2025 Fixture: (16) Liudmila Samsonova vs Sofia Kenin
OCTOBER 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Eases to R2 in Wuhan Samsonova defeated Emiliana Arango in the round of 64 of the Wuhan Open with a score of 6-1, 7-5 on Tuesday.
Impact Samsonova converted four break points in the match, three more than her opponent. She won 77.4 percent points on first serve. In comparison, Arango won just 56.4 percent points on his first serve. Next up for Samsonova will be America's Sofia Kenin.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
By the numbers: Osaka scores first Wuhan victory with comeback over Fernandez Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka rallied from a set down to defeat Leylah Fernandez 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in two and a half hours and earn her first-e...
OCTOBER 7 • WTATENNIS.COM
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek advances in the Wuhan Open
Iga Swiatek powered her way to the third round of the WTA’s 1,000-level Wuhan Open with a straight sets win against Marie BouzkovaOCTOBER 7 • Associated Press
Defeat in Beijing R2 Samsonova lost to Lois Boisson in the round of 64 of the China Open with a score of 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday.
Impact Samsonova won 58 percent service points in the match, considerably lower than her opponent who won 71.2 percent points while serving. She converted just one break point as well, two fewer than Boisson.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Defeat in US Open R2 Samsonova lost to Priscilla Hon in the round of 64 of the US Open with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday.
Impact Samsonova committed 30 unforced errors in the match, seven more than her opponent. She committed seven double faults as well, three more than Hon. It was only the second occasion in six appearances at the US Open that Samsonova was knocked out after losing in the second round.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Advances in New York Samsonova defeated Yue Yuan in the US Open round of 128 with a score of 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday.
Impact Samsonova produced 10 aces in the match, eight more than her opponent. She registered 39 winners, 26 more than Yuan. Next up for Samsonova will be Australia's Priscilla Hon.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | WTA roundup: No. 1 seed Liudmila Samsonova upset in Cleveland Deadspin | WTA roundup: No. 1 seed Liudmila Samsonova upset in Cleveland
AUGUST 22 • DEADSPIN.COM
Reaches Cleveland quarterfinals Samsonova won 6-2, 6-4 over Yafan Wang in the second round of Cleveland on Wednesday.
Impact Samsonova turned in another straight-set win in Cleveland as she topped her No. 202-ranked opponent to reach the quarterfinals after one hour and 43 minutes on court. The 26-year-old from Russia is through to her first quarterfinal since Wimbledon. Samsonova will take on veteran Romanian Sorana Cirstea (1-0 H2H) in the quarters.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Wins opener in Cleveland Samsonova won 6-4, 7-6 (2) over Caroline Dolehide in the first round of Cleveland on Monday.
Impact Coming off losses in her openers at both Montreal and Cincinnati, Samsonova secured her first victory since Wimbledon as she ousted the No. 74-ranked American in straight sets. The 26-year-old from Russia won 67% of service points and 42% of return points en route to the second round. Samsonova will play No. 202-ranked qualifier Yafan Wang next.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Defeat in Cincinnati RO64 Samsonova lost to Taylor Townsend in the round of 64 of the Cincinnati Open with a score of 6-2, 64 on Saturday.
Impact Samsonova did not win a single break point. In comparison, her opponent converted three break points. Samsonova won 61.7 percent of the service points, considerably lower than Townsend, who won 76 percent of the points while serving. It was her 16th defeat in 40 matches in 2025.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Defeat in Toronto R2 Samsonova lost to Naomi Osaka in the round of 64 of the National Bank Open with a score of 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 on Wednesday.
Impact Samsonova won 59.6 percent points on the first serve, considerably lower compared to her opponent, who won 73.8 percent points on her first serve. She converted three break points, one fewer than Osaka. It was Samsonova's 16th defeat in 40 matches in 2025.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Iga Swiatek easily advances in Montreal in first match since Wimbledon victory
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek easily advanced to the third round of the National Bank Open, beating Guo Hanyu of China 6-3, 6-1 on WednesdayJULY 30 • Associated Press
Iga Swiatek's first Wimbledon semifinal comes against Belinda Bencic. Djokovic to face Sinner Iga Swiatek has reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova that went fr...
JULY 11 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Swiatek books 1st trip to semifinals | Arkansas Democrat Gazette LONDON -- Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova that w...
JULY 10 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM
Wimbledon women's semifinals are set as Iga Swiatek and Belinda Bencic grab the last 2 spots Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Liudmila Samsonova that went from a stroll to a...
JULY 9 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
