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Match Details
Fixture: (1) Iga Swiatek vs (16) Liudmila Samsonova
Date: September 2, 2024
Tournament: US Open 2024
Round: Round of 16
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $3,600,000
Live Telecast: USA - ESPN | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN, RDS
Iga Swiatek vs Liudmila Samsonova preview
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will take on World No. 16 Liudmila Samsonova in the Round of 16 at the 2024 US Open on the 2nd of September.
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Swiatek is into the Round of 16 after defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the third round in straight sets 6-4, 6-2. Swiatek will be feeling pretty confident as she enters the next round, not having lost a single set so far in the tournament. On the other hand, Samsonova also enters this round strongly after defeating home favorite Ashlyn Krueger in the third round at Court 17 in straight sets 6-1, 6-1. Samsonova has also lost just one set in her campaign, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this match.
Being an all-round player with excellent court coverage and agility, Swiatek will be looking to pressure the Russian and dominate her like she has her other opponents so far in New York. Samsonava has an aggressive demeanor to her game, depending on her strong serve and forehand. However, her baseline game is something Swiatek may target as she strategizes toward moving ahead at Flushing Meadows.
Iga Swiatek vs Liudmila Samsonova head-to-head
Swiantek and Samsonova have met each other on three occasions, and Swiatek leads Samsonova in the head-to-head by a margin of 3-0. She has given up only one set to Samsonava, showing her dominance over her opponent so far.
Iga Swiatek vs Liudmila Samsonova odds
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Iga Swiatek vs Liudmila Samsonova prediction
The former US Open champion has been in good form throughout the year, winning 89% of her matches, compared to Samsonova's 59%. She competed in the Masters series than Samsonova, who played on the Main Tour. Her opponents have been ranked around 50 while Samsonova has been playing against players ranked around 64, which adds another difference in the quality of their matches.
Swiatek is expected to win this match comfortably. However, if Samsonova can push the fixture to a third set, the ability to perform under pressure will be crucial. Swiatek has won 64% of her deciding sets over the last year, compared to Samsonova, who has won 50%. The former also fares better at saving breakpoints, having defended 66% of the opportunities, compared to Samsonova saving 59%.
Pick - Iga Swiatek to win in straight sets.
