Liudmila Samsonova vs Leylah Fernandez — Strasbourg Round of 16
Samsonova L.
Liudmila Samsonova defeated Leylah Fernandez 4-6 6-4 6-2 in the Strasbourg round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Leylah Fernandez came in ranked #25, leading the head-to-head 2–1. Liudmila Samsonova narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Liudmila Samsonova dropped the opening set before beating Leylah Fernandez 4–6 6–4 6–2.
Head to head
1–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-15 | Dubai | R64 | hard | Leylah Fernandez | 5-7 7-5 6-3 |
| 2024-02-12 | Doha | R64 | hard | Leylah Fernandez | 7-5 7-6(4) |
| 2022-08-29 | US Open | R64 | hard | Liudmila Samsonova | 6-3 7-6(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
Serve & return on clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (116 vs 132). 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.: 9 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Fernandez L.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About