Aryna Sabalenka vs Liudmila Samsonova: Head-to-Head Record

Aryna Sabalenka

Belarus

4–2
6 meetings
Liudmila Samsonova

Russia

Hard: 4–2
Weighted by importance & recency
4.5–1.5
The same matches re-weighted by what was at stake and how recently — a Grand Slam final this year counts for more than an early round a decade ago.
Aryna Sabalenka
4–2
Liudmila Samsonova

Aryna Sabalenka and Liudmila Samsonova have met 6 times on the professional tour. Aryna Sabalenka leads the head-to-head 4–2. Their most recent meeting came at Wuhan in 2025.

Common opponents

Last 12 months

Sabalenka A. and Samsonova L. faced 16 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sabalenka A. went 21–7 (75%) against them, Samsonova L. 6–13 (32%). Sabalenka A. came out clearly better against 9 of 14 comparable opponents, Samsonova L. against 1.

21–7 · 75%Sabalenka A. · better vs 9
Record vs common opponents
6–13 · 32%Samsonova L. · better vs 1
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
47–19Sets17–28
363–291Games198–229
12–4Tiebreaks0–2
5–5Deciding sets2–5
Sabalenka A. better · same surface▾
Sabalenka A. better · same surface▾
Sabalenka A. better · different surfaces (Hard × Clay)▾
Sabalenka A. better · different surfaces (Hard × Grass)▾
Samsonova L. better · different surfaces (Clay × Grass)▾
Both won · same surface · 7 months apart▾
Sabalenka A. better · different surfaces (Hard × Clay)▾
Both won · different surfaces (Clay × Hard)▾
Both won · different surfaces (Hard × Clay)▾
Sabalenka A. better · same surface▾
Sabalenka A. better · same surface, 0 days apart▾
Both won · same surface, 20 days apart▾
Sabalenka A. better · same surface, 12 days apart▾
Sabalenka A. better · different surfaces (Hard × Clay)▾
Hard to compare — different surface & timing
Mixed · hard to compare — different surfaces (Grass × Hard) · 9 months apart▾
Both won · hard to compare — different surfaces (Hard × Grass) · 10 months apart▾
Includes tour-level, 125s, qualifying and team events (⚑). Walkovers excluded. Describes past results in different contexts — not a prediction.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Liudmila Samsonova stats comparison

Ratings

#1 WTARanking#43 WTA
2220Elo (overall)1775
2201Hard Elo1723
2103Clay Elo1718
1987Grass Elo1699

Form

LWWWLWWWLWLast 10LWLWWWLWWL
2026 win rate·Dominant
84%
42%
32026 titles0

Clutch

Under pressure
Aryna SabalenkaLiudmila Samsonova
Clutch Rating·Dominant
100
54
Break points saved·Clear edge
93
73
Break points won·Slight edge
99
92
Deciding sets·Dominant
97
37
Tiebreaks·Dominant
100
35

Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About

Freshness

Recent load
Aryna SabalenkaLiudmila Samsonova
Freshness·Clear edge
59
71

Aryna Sabalenka: played today · 4 matches, 76 games (7d) · Liudmila Samsonova: 4 days rest · 2 matches, 62 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About

Serve vs return

Recent form
Aryna Sabalenkaserving84% hold

wins 66% of points on serve vs Liudmila Samsonova

Liudmila Samsonovaserving68% hold

wins 58% of points on serve vs Aryna Sabalenka

Serve advantage — Aryna Sabalenka

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Set records · last ~30 matches

First sets won·Clear edge
80%
63%
Deciding sets won·Even
29%
31%
Tiebreaks won·
33%
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Career

Career win rate·Clear edge
72%
58%
25Career titles5
4Grand Slam titles0

Profile

28Age27
182 cmHeight180 cm
RightPlaysRight

Set records use each player's last ~30 completed matches; form shows the last 10 results. Ratings come from the same data that powers the Umpiry Score.

All 6 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Aryna Sabalenka and Liudmila Samsonova?

Aryna Sabalenka leads the head-to-head against Liudmila Samsonova 4–2 after 6 meetings.

How many times have Aryna Sabalenka and Liudmila Samsonova played each other?

Aryna Sabalenka and Liudmila Samsonova have played each other 6 times on the professional tour.

When did Aryna Sabalenka and Liudmila Samsonova last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Wuhan in 2025, where Aryna Sabalenka won.