Liudmila Samsonova vs Shuai Zhang — Tokyo Semi-final
Samsonova L.
Liudmila Samsonova defeated Shuai Zhang 7-6 6-2 in the Tokyo semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Liudmila Samsonova came in ranked #41, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Liudmila Samsonova extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Liudmila Samsonova closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–2.
Head to head
1–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-02 | Adelaide 1 | R32 | hard | Liudmila Samsonova | 5-7 6-3 6-0 |
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 190). 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) · Zhang S.: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About