Elena Rybakina vs Liudmila Samsonova: Head-to-Head Record

Elena Rybakina

Kazakhstan

3–4

7 meetings

Liudmila Samsonova

Russia

Hard: 2–4Clay: 1–0

Weighted by importance & recency

4.0–3.0

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.

Elena Rybakina

3–4

Liudmila Samsonova

Elena Rybakina and Liudmila Samsonova have met 7 times on the professional tour. Liudmila Samsonova leads the head-to-head 4–3. Their most recent meeting came at Toronto in 2026.

Common opponents

Last 12 months

Rybakina E. and Samsonova L. faced 17 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Rybakina E. went 21–9 (70%) against them, Samsonova L. 4–16 (20%). Rybakina E. came out clearly better against 10 of 16 comparable opponents, Samsonova L. against 1.

21–9 · 70%Rybakina E. · better vs 10

Record vs common opponents

4–16 · 20%Samsonova L. · better vs 1

Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines

46–27Sets15–34

387–333Games201–262

7–5Tiebreaks1–2

9–3Deciding sets2–7

Rybakina E. better · same surface, 0 days apart▾

Rybakina E. better · same surface, 15 days apart▾

Rybakina E. better · same surface, 3 days apart▾

Rybakina E. better · different surfaces (Clay × Grass)▾

Rybakina E. better · same surface, 19 days apart▾

Both lost · same surface, 19 days apart▾

Both won · different surfaces (Hard × Clay)▾

Rybakina E. better · different surfaces (Clay × Hard)▾

Rybakina E. better · same surface, 13 days apart▾

Rybakina E. better · same surface · 6 months apart▾

Samsonova L. better · different surfaces (Hard × Clay) · ⚠ retirement-shortened match▾

Rybakina E. better · different surfaces (Hard × Clay)▾

Both won · same surface▾

Both lost · same surface▾

Both lost · same surface, 13 days apart▾

Hard to compare — different surface & timing

Mixed · hard to compare — different surfaces (Grass × Hard) · 9 months apart▾

Includes tour-level, 125s, qualifying and team events (⚑). Walkovers excluded. Describes past results in different contexts — not a prediction.

Elena Rybakina vs Liudmila Samsonova stats comparison

Ratings

#2 WTARanking#43 WTA

2122Elo (overall)1775

2110Hard Elo1723

2002Clay Elo1718

1884Grass Elo1699

Form

WWLWWWWWLWLast 10LWLWWWLWWL

2026 win rate·Dominant

76%

42%

22026 titles0

Clutch

Under pressure

Elena RybakinaLiudmila Samsonova

Clutch Rating·Dominant

Break points saved·Clear edge

Break points won·Even

Deciding sets·Dominant

Tiebreaks·Dominant

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

Freshness

Recent load

Elena RybakinaLiudmila Samsonova

Freshness·Slight edge

Elena Rybakina: 1 day rest · 5 matches, 120 games (7d) · Liudmila Samsonova: 2 days rest · 2 matches, 62 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About

Serve vs return

Recent form

Elena Rybakinaserving86% hold

wins 67% of points on serve vs Liudmila Samsonova

Liudmila Samsonovaserving74% hold

wins 60% of points on serve vs Elena Rybakina

Serve advantage — Elena Rybakina

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·Even

60%

63%

Deciding sets won·Dominant

82%

31%

Tiebreaks won·

67%

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Career

Career win rate·Slight edge

69%

58%

14Career titles5

2Grand Slam titles0

Profile

27Age27

184 cmHeight180 cm

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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 7 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Elena Rybakina and Liudmila Samsonova?

Liudmila Samsonova leads the head-to-head against Elena Rybakina 4–3 after 7 meetings.

How many times have Elena Rybakina and Liudmila Samsonova played each other?

Elena Rybakina and Liudmila Samsonova have played each other 7 times on the professional tour.

When did Elena Rybakina and Liudmila Samsonova last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Toronto in 2026, where Elena Rybakina won.