Australian Open 2021: Garbiñe Muguruza vs Ludmilla Samsonova – Preview, H2H & Prediction


Australian Open 2021:  Garbiñe Muguruza vs Ludmilla Samsonova – Preview, H2H & Prediction
Ludmilla Samsonova  Garbiñe Muguruza

Garbiñe Muguruza, finalist from last year, played fantastic tennis in her first round encounter. Seeded at a lowly , by her standards, no.14  she looked every inch the top 5 player that she really is. She took down Margarita Gasparyan comfortably, without exerting herself one bit especially in the second round. The final score line read in favor of Muguruza 6-4 6-0. These are ominous signs for her second round opponent the world no.127  Ludmilla Samsonova

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Match Details:

  • Fixture: Garbiñe Muguruza vs Ludmilla Samsonova
  • Date: 10 February 2021
  • Tournament: Australian Open 2021
  • Round: 2nd Round
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Prize Money: $ 115,275 (USD)

Garbiñe Muguruza vs Ludmilla Samsonova : Preview

Garbiñe Muguruza

Samsonova who earned a main draw spot via qualification faced another qualifier Spain’s Paula Badosa in the first round. And she did well too, earning a hard fought victory against her much higher ranked opponent 6-7 7-6 7-5. But in Muguruza she has a world class opponent who has found her lost touch. If Samsonova doesn’t start well, she might find herself fighting the odds very quickly. 

Garbiñe Muguruza vs Ludmilla Samsonova : H2H

Ludmilla Samsonova 

These two players haven’t met on the tour before. So the H2H stands at 0-0.

Garbiñe Muguruza vs Ludmilla Samsonova : Prediction 

Garbiñe Muguruza

Muguruza is the overwhelming favourite in this game. Samsonova needs to show a lot more consistency and belief in her game  if she wants to put up any fight in this match. The key for her will be how she tackles the power game of Muguruza. 

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Match Prediction:  Muguruza to win in straight sets. 

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