Barbora Krejcikova vs Liudmila Samsonova Prediction & Betting Tips - Abu Dhabi Open

Prediction published on 08/02/2024, 14:42  by Nella Wagah in Tennis Predictions

Fourth seed Barbora Krejcikova and eighth seed Liudmila Samsonova are set to square off yet again in Abu Dhabi. The two will battle in the quarterfinals with the winner setting up a semifinal showdown with either Elena Rybakina or Cristina Bucsa. Barbora Krejcikova has had more time to prepare for this match as her second-round tie ended prematurely. Sara Sorribes Tormo was forced to retire in the second set. It was Krejcikova’s first match of the competition. The Czech has now won five of seven matches. Despite this, she has dropped one place in the live ranking to position 12. Krejcikova, who is in her third appearance in this WTA 500 event, has progressed past the second round for the first time. She defeated Samsonova the last time they met, which was in Stuttgart last season.

Liudmila Samsonova defeated Krejcikova on her way to the final here last season. She won their second-round tie in straight sets and will be hopeful for a similar outing. The Russian had endured a tough start to the year and lost her first three matches. She arrived in Abu Dhabi without a win but has now won twice. Both of her wins have come in straight sets. After a dominant 6-0, 6-1 victory over Lesia Tsurenko, Samsonova lost just four games against Anhelina Kalinina to advance to this round. The world number 15 enjoys playing on hard courts and has won 100 matches on the surface in her career.