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Quickly into Wimbledon third round Samsonova won 6-2, 6-1 over Yuliia Starodubtseva in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday.

Impact Samsonova had little trouble for the second match in a row at the All England Club as she dismissed the No. 68-ranked Ukrainian in straight sets after just one hour and 11 minutes on court. The No. 19 seed from Russia has reached at least the third round at Wimbledon in three of her four appearances at the tournament. Samsonova will take on either No. 16 seed Daria Kasatkina (1-0 H2H) or Irina-Camelia Begu (0-1 H2H) next.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls on in London Samsonova defeated Maya Joint in the Wimbledon round of 128 with a score of 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday.

Impact Samsonova registered 20 winners in the match, 11 more than her opponent. She won 61 points in total, 25 more than Joint. Next up for Samsonova will be Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sabalenka's Wimbledon foe is Carson Branstine, a qualifier from California, Canada and Texas A&M

There are plenty of tennis players who might be daunted by the prospect of making their Grand Slam debut against someone ranked No. 1 and in a big stadium

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 19 seed at Wimbledon Samsonova (abdomen) will play Maya Joint in the first round of Wimbledon.

Impact Samsonova is all set for Wimbledon after an abdominal injury forced her to miss Bad Homburg. The No. 19 seed made the third round at the All England Club in 2024.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from Bad Homburg Samsonova (abdomen) withdrew from Bad Homburg before her first round match.

Impact Coming off a semifinal run in Berlin, Samsonova will not compete this week due to an abdominal injury. The Russian will presumably be ready to go for Wimbledon next week.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vondrousova beats Chinese qualifier Wang to win Berlin Open

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has put months of injuries behind her to beat Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 7-6 (10), 4-6, 6-2 and win the Berlin Open

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Vondrousova stuns Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4 for Berlin Open final against Wang

Marketa Vondrousova has upset top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4 in their semifinal to set up a showdown with Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu in the final of the Berlin Open

JUNE 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Cruises to SF in Berlin Samsonova defeated Amanda Anisimova in the quarterfinal of the Berlin Open with a score of 6-1, 6-1 on Friday.

Impact Samsonova converted five break points in the match. In comparison, her opponents did not win a single break point. Samsonova won 70.7 percent of the service points as well. Next up for her will be China's Xinyu Wang.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sabalenka pulls off 'crazy comeback' to defeat Rybakina at Berlin Open

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka staged a “crazy comeback” when she saved four match points before beating Elena Rybakina 7-6 (6), 3-6, 7-6 (6) in the quarterfinals of the Berlin Open te...

JUNE 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Upsets No. 3 seed in Berlin R2 Samsonova won 6-7 (8), 7-5, 7-6 (5) over Jessica Pegula in the second round of Berlin on Wednesday.

Impact Samsonova outlasted the No. 3-ranked American in marathon three-set battle that spanned three hours and 22 minutes to reach her second quarterfinal across her last four tournaments. The 26-year-old from Russia struck 18 aces and claimed 67% of service points overall in the lengthy victory. Samsonova will take on either Magdalena Frech or Amanda Anisimova (1-2 H2H) in the quarterfinals.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samsonova saves two match points to oust Pegula at Berlin Open

Liudmila Samsonova saved two match points before beating third-ranked Jessica Pegula 6-7 (8), 7-5, 7-6 (5) to reach the quarterfinals of the Berlin Open

JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Wins three-setter in Berlin R1 Samsonova won 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 over Naomi Osaka in the first round of Berlin on Tuesday.

Impact Samsonova bounced back from a first round exit last week in 's-Hertogenbosch as she rallied past the No. 57-ranked wildcard in three sets after two hours and 37 minutes on court. The 26-year-old from Russia improves to 8-3 across her last 11 matches. Samsonova will take on No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula (1-4 H2H) in the second round.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

French Open: Elina Svitolina beats 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini and will face Iga Swiatek next

Elina Svitolina saved three match points and eliminated 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1 to earn her fifth French Open quarterfinal appearance

JUNE 1, 2025 • Associated Press

French Open: Swiatek and Sabalenka reach fourth round without dropping a set but Alcaraz labors

Defending champion Iga Swiatek has joined No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round of the French Open and neither player has dropped a set

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Books fourth round spot in Paris Samsonova won 6-2, 6-3 over Dayana Yastremska in the third round of the French Open on Friday.

Impact Samsonova continued her good showing in Paris as she cruised past the No. 48-ranked Ukrainian and into the second week after one hour and 27 minutes on court. With the win, the 26-year-old from Russia is through to the second week at Roland Garros for the first time in her career, and it's her fourth overall trip this far at any major tournament. Samsonova will play No. 8 seed Qinwen Zheng (3-2 H2H) in the fourth round.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls into French Open R3 Samsonova defeated Leyre Romero Gormaz in the round of 64 of the French Open with a score of 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday.

Impact Samsonova committed 24 unforced errors in the match, 12 fewer than her opponent. She converted six break points as well. Next up for Samsonova will be Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins debut in Paris Samsonova won 7-6 (3), 6-2 over Mayar Sherif in the first round of the French Open on Monday.

Impact Coming off a runner-up finish a few days ago in Strasbourg, Samsonova made a quick turnaround as she dispatched the No. 84-ranked Egyptian in straight sets across one hour and 48 minutes. The 26-year-old Russian posted her best showing in Paris in 2024 when she made the third round. Samsonova will take on No. 150-ranked qualifier Leyre Romero Gormaz in the second round.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches final in Strasbourg Samsonova won 6-4, 6-2 over Danielle Collins in the semifinals of Strasbourg on Friday.

Impact Samsonova rolled past the No. 46-ranked American in straight sets across one hour and 27 minutes to make her first final of the season and the ninth overall in her career. The 26-year-old from Russia has a record of 5-3 in finals to this stage of her career. Samsonova will play No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina (4-1 H2H) in the final.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins QF in Strasbourg Samsonova defeated Paula Badosa in the quarterfinal of the Internationaux de Strasbourg 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 on Thursday.

Impact Samsonova won 62.4 percent of the service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 56.7 percent of the points while serving. Samsonova converted five break points. Next up for her will be America's Danielle Collins.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins R2 in Strasbourg Samsonova defeated Diane Parry in the round of 16 of the Internationaux de Strasbourg with a score of 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Impact Samsonova converted four break points in the match, two more than her opponent. She won 60.9 percent of the service points as well. Next up for Samsonova will be Spain's Paula Badosa.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claims opener in Strasbourg Samsonova won 6-1, 7-5 over Linda Noskova in the first round of Strasbourg on Sunday.

Impact Samsonova bounced back from a disappointing debut loss in Rome as she advanced past the No. 30-ranked Czech in straight sets across one hour and 30 minutes. The 26-year-old from Russia claimed 71% of service points and 48% of return points in the affair. Samsonova will take on either Leylah Fernandez (2-1 H2H) or Diane Parry in the second round.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls into R3 in Madrid Samsonova defeated Caroline Dolehide in the round of 64 of the Madrid Open with a score of 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday.

Impact Samsonova converted three break points, two more than her opponent. She won 69.6 percent of the service points as well. Next up for Samsonova will be Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Osaka's clay-court season starts with a loss in 1st round of Madrid Open

Naomi Osaka’s clay-court season has started with a loss in the first round of the Madrid Open against Lucia Bronzetti

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Keys extends winning streak, gets Sabalenka again at Indian Wells after Australian Open title

Madison Keys has extended her winning streak to 16 matches, reaching the BNP Paribas Open semifinals with a 6-1, 6-1 wipeout of wild-card entry Belinda Bencic

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Routs 6th seed in Indian Wells Samsonova won 6-0, 6-4 over Jasmine Paolini in the fourth round of Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Impact Samsonova notched her second win of the season over a top-10 opponent and she did so in convincing fashion in this straight-set affair that spanned just one hour and seven minutes. The 26-year-old from Russia secured 72% of service points and 56% of return points in the victory. Samsonova will take on No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka (2-2 H2H) next.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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