Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Guadalajara Open Akron
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THE FACTS
When is Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka on and what time does it start? Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on Wednesday 19th October, 2022 – not before 17:00 (UK)
Where is Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka taking place? Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Guadalajara, Mexico
What surface is Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka being played on? Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka? Click here for the latest ticket information for Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka
What channel is Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka on in the UK? Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Liudmila Samsonova vs Aryna Sabalenka live on the Prime Video app
THE PREDICTION
World number four Aryna Sabalenka received a bye to the second round of the Guadalajara Masters as the second seed in the draw, with a recent run to the semi-finals of the US Open proof that the Belarussian is well on her way back to her best. A three-set defeat to Donna Vekic at the San Diego Open last week looks less of a shock with hindsight, as the Croat finished runner-up to Iga Swiatek in three sets on Sunday, and Sabalenka also took a set from the world number one at the US Open before crashing out at the penultimate stage for a second season running. This is a really tough opener all the same, though, as she takes on in-form Liudmila Samsonova for the first time. The 23-year-old comes into Guadalajara at a career-high WTA world ranking of 22nd with three recent titles under her belt from the Citi Open, Cleveland Championships and Japan Open and she looked in business in a straight-sets victory over Kaia Kanepi on Monday.
Three sets seem likelier than two in this potential thriller but at this moment in time the Russian seems the more dependable performer. Back Samsonova to win at least a set here and leave the victor up to chance.
