Liudmila Samsonova vs Barbora Krejcikova — Abu Dhabi Quarter-final
Samsonova L.
Liudmila Samsonova defeated Barbora Krejcikova 7-5 6-4 in the Abu Dhabi quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Barbora Krejcikova came in ranked #38, defending last year's round of 16. Liudmila Samsonova extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Liudmila Samsonova edged Barbora Krejcikova in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-20 | Strasbourg | R32 | clay | Liudmila Samsonova | 6-2 6-7(5) 6-4 |
| 2023-04-17 | Stuttgart | R32 | clay | Barbora Krejcikova | 6-2 6-0 |
| 2023-02-06 | Abu Dhabi | R16 | hard | Liudmila Samsonova | 7-5 7-6(6) |
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 (116 vs 69). 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) · Krejcikova B.: 7 days rest · 1 match, 33 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About