Samsonova vs Pegula Prediction 18 June 2025
🎾Samsonova showcased her resilience in a match against Naomi Osaka, advancing to the next round in Berlin. She now faces the world's number three, Jessica Pegula. The American is just starting her grass-court campaign this season, making this her first match. How will their encounter unfold? Read our prediction.
Head-to-Head
Samsonova and Pegula have faced each other five times, with the Russian claiming victory just once. Notably, that sole win came on grass; in 2021, Samsonova defeated the American in the second round of Wimbledon.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Ludmilla Samsonova Player Overview
Once a champion of the Berlin tournament, she is set to prove once again that she can still compete at a high level. After all, she reached the final in Strasbourg just before Roland Garros. The last time we saw Liudmila in the finals of grass-court tournaments was last year when she clinched the title in 's-Hertogenbosch. Nevertheless, Samsonova excels on this surface and has the ability to defeat top-tier opponents. Although things didn't go her way in the Netherlands, it served as a warm-up, a trial run of sorts. Against Osaka, the Russian showcased her resilience, bouncing back after losing the first set and securing victory in a tiebreak in the second.
Match Results: Ludmilla Samsonova
Jessica Pegula Player Overview
Last year, Pegula clinched the title in Berlin, so she returns this time as the defending champion. It's no surprise she starts from the second round. However, that victory in Berlin remains Pegula's sole triumph on grass, even though she faced tough opponents like Cori Gauff in the semifinals and Kalinskaya in the final. This upcoming match will be Pegula's first on grass this season, and it's still uncertain how she'll perform on this surface.
Match Results: Jessica Pegula
Editorial Prediction
Samsonova has already found her rhythm on grass, getting accustomed to the surface and its bounce. While she wasn't at her best against Osaka, she showed great resilience, which could be key against Pegula as well. The American is undoubtedly the favorite, but Samsonova is capable of putting up a strong fight. Our bet is on Samsonova with a +4.5 handicap.
Betting Tips: Ludmilla Samsonova - Jessica Pegula
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