Aryna Sabalenka vs Liudmila Samsonova — Cincinnati Quarter-final
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Sabalenka A.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Liudmila Samsonova 6-3 6-2 in the Cincinnati quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Aryna Sabalenka came in ranked #1, leading the head-to-head 3–2, defending last year's semi-final. Aryna Sabalenka extended the head-to-head to 4–2.
Key context
- Match story: Aryna Sabalenka dropped just 5 games past Liudmila Samsonova.
Head to head
3–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-06 | Wuhan | R16 | hard | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2025-03-05 | Indian Wells | QF | hard | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2023-08-07 | Montreal | R16 | hard | Liudmila Samsonova | 7-6(2) 4-6 6-3 |
| 2023-01-02 | Adelaide 1 | R16 | hard | Aryna Sabalenka | 7-6(8) 7-6(3) |
| 2022-10-17 | Guadalajara 2 | R32 | hard | Liudmila Samsonova | 6-4 2-6 6-2 |
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 (165 vs 116). 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 loadSabalenka A.: 7 days rest · 1 match, 21 games (7d) · Samsonova L.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About