Jelena Ostapenko vs Liudmila Samsonova — Doha Round of 32
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Ostapenko J.
Jelena Ostapenko defeated Liudmila Samsonova 7-6 7-5 in the Doha round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jelena Ostapenko came in ranked #31, defending last year's round of 16. Jelena Ostapenko extended the head-to-head to 3–2.
Key context
- Match story: Jelena Ostapenko edged Liudmila Samsonova in two tight sets (7–6 7–5).
Head to head
2–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-02 | Beijing | QF | hard | Liudmila Samsonova | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2023-04-24 | Madrid | R32 | clay | Liudmila Samsonova | 6-2 6-0 |
| 2021-09-13 | Luxembourg | SF | hard | Jelena Ostapenko | 6-1 7-6(4) |
| 2020-01-20 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Jelena Ostapenko | 6-1 6-4 |
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 (56 vs 66). 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 loadOstapenko J.: 9 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Samsonova L.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About