Liudmila Samsonova vs Victoria Azarenka — Berlin Semi-final
Samsonova L.
Liudmila Samsonova defeated Victoria Azarenka 6-4 6-2 in the Berlin semi-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Victoria Azarenka came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Liudmila Samsonova claimed a first win over Victoria Azarenka in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Liudmila Samsonova dropped just 6 games past Victoria Azarenka.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-16 | Cincinnati | R64 | hard | Victoria Azarenka | 6-2 6-3 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 182). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-match- Extended break: 28 days (−0.3)
- Surface jump clay↔grass (−0.8)
The Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadSamsonova L.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About