Joint vs Samsonova Prediction 1 July 2025

Joint delivered an impressive performance at the Eastbourne tournament. The Australian had a rough start on grass, having lost in Nottingham qualifying, and no one expected such a result from her. However, she defeated Ons Jabeur 2-0 in her opening match in Eastbourne, followed by victories over Emma Raducanu, Anna Blinkova, and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. All her opponents were ranked higher, and Joint was the underdog in each match. The final was a surprising matchup for many-Joint against Alexandra Eala. The encounter was thrilling, featuring a tiebreak in the decisive set, which the Australian clinched 12-10. Despite seven double faults, no aces, and an average performance on serve and return, her determination and endurance prevailed. This victory in the tournament secured Joint a spot in the top 50 of the world rankings, but it’s unlikely to help her overcome Samsonova in the first round of Wimbledon.

Samsonova has also geared up well for Wimbledon. Her campaign began with a first-round exit in Hertogenbosch, but she then traveled to Berlin, where she reached the semifinals, defeating Osaka and Pegula along the way. Pegula even thanked the Russian for providing the best preparation on grass. In the semifinals, Ludmilla unexpectedly lost to China's Wang, struggling significantly with her return game. She won only 12 percent of points on first serve returns and 45 percent on second. Her serving was solid, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. After a 1-hour and 18-minute battle, Samsonova lost and shifted her focus to preparing for Wimbledon. She didn't enter any other tournaments, choosing to maximize her training time. The Russian knows how to play on grass, having won two grass-court titles in her career and reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2021. Given the brief grass-court season, Samsonova can be considered one of the favorites in the early stages of the tournament.