Liudmila Samsonova vs Elise Mertens — Washington Round of 32
BEL5
Samsonova L.
Liudmila Samsonova defeated Elise Mertens 7-6 6-4 in the Washington round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Elise Mertens came in ranked #27. Liudmila Samsonova extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Liudmila Samsonova edged Elise Mertens in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Berlin | R32 | grass | Elise Mertens | 1-6 6-3 6-0 |
| 2024-08-05 | Toronto | R16 | hard | Liudmila Samsonova | 6-2 6-4 |
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
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). 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-matchThe 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) · Mertens E.: 4 days rest · 2 matches, 41 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About