Liudmila Samsonova vs Garbine Muguruza — Tokyo Quarter-final
Samsonova L.
Liudmila Samsonova defeated Garbine Muguruza 6-4 6-2 in the Tokyo quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Garbine Muguruza came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Liudmila Samsonova had arrived on a 10-match winning run. Liudmila Samsonova claimed a first win over Garbine Muguruza in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Liudmila Samsonova dropped just 6 games past Garbine Muguruza.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-08 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Garbine Muguruza | 6-3 6-1 |
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 32). 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)
- Extended break: 35 days (−0.7)
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