Jelena Ostapenko vs Liudmila Samsonova Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA China Open

Prediction published on 05/10/2023, 06:28  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 05/10/2023 at 06:28 in Tennis Predictions

Jelena Ostapenko, 13th seed, will seek another victory against the unseeded Liudmila Samsonova when the two square off at the China Open. The winner of Friday’s quarterfinal will battle either Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka or Jasmine Paolini next. Jelena Ostapenko defeated fourth seed Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the last round. The win against the inform American should have her confident of extending her advantage in this series. Ostapeko has won two of the three meetings between her and Samsonova with one of those victories coming on hard courts. The Latvian has compiled a strong 36-19 record and has registered 21 of her victories on hard courts. Following her third-round win, Ostapenko moved up three places to 14th in the live ranking.

Liudmila Samsonova defeated Ostapenko the last time they met. This was earlier this year on clay in Madrid. A similar outcome will not only see her tie this series but will also propel her to her fourth semifinal of the year. Samsonova defeated Marta Kostyuk in three sets to book this showdown with Ostapenko. Her 22nd win in 35 outings on hard courts, moved her up two places in the live ranking to 20th. The Russian, who is making her debut in Beijing, has won 30 of the 51 matches she has played this year.