Elena Rybakina vs Liudmila Samsonova Live Stream & Tips - Rybakina to Take Revenge at WTA Abu Dhabi

Age: 24 (17 June 1999) 

Height: 6'0" (1.84m)
Plays: Right-Handed
World Ranking: 5
Career High: 3 (June 2023)
WTA Tour Titles: 6
2024 WTA Tour Titles: 1
Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 1 (2022 Wimbledon)
WTA Abu Dhabi Best Result: Quarterfinal (2022, 2023)

Elena Rybakina Form

Elena Rybakina has been demonstrating her prowess on the court in the early 2024 season, amassing a commendable 7/2 win-loss record.

In Abu Dhabi, she notched impressive victories, defeating Cristina Bucsa with a dominant 6-1, 6-4 performance in the quarterfinals and overcoming Danielle Collins in a hard-fought match with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the round of 16.

These successes build on her notable achievement at the Brisbane tournament, where she clinched the title by dispatching Aryna Sabalenka with an emphatic 6-0, 6-3 in the final.

Additionally, her win against Karolina Pliskova in the first round of the Australian Open, by scores of 7-6(6), 6-4, solidifies her standing as a formidable competitor, especially considering her Wimbledon Grand Slam champion pedigree.

Rybakina's recent performances, highlighted by her Brisbane victory and strong showings in Abu Dhabi, underscore her growing confidence and adeptness on hard courts, setting an optimistic tone for her 2024 campaign.

Liudmila Samsonova Stats

Nationality: Russia
Age: 23 (11 November 1998)
Plays: Right-Handed 

World Ranking: 15 

Career High: 12 (27 February 2023)
WTA Tour Titles: 4
2023 WTA Tour Titles: 0
Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 0
WTA Abu Dhabi Best Result: Final (2023)

Liudmila Samsonova Form

Luidmila Samsonova has been demonstrating her capability and resilience in the early part of the 2024 season, steadily advancing even against tough competition.

Her performance in Adelaide was notably spirited, as she engaged in a rigorous match with Laura Siegemund, evidencing her skill and determination, despite not securing a win.

The match, ending in tightly contested sets of 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-4, underscored Samsonova's competitive nature and her knack for challenging her rivals. While Samsonova's journey so far in 2024 provides just a glimpse of her potential, her prowess on hard courts remains evident.

Her recent victories in Abu Dhabi, including a straight-sets win against Lesia Tsurenko and a convincing performance against Anhelina Kalinina, suggest that Samsonova could make a significant impact, reminiscent of her deep run in the same tournament the previous year.

However, these early successes are balanced by the challenges she's faced, maintaining a realistic perspective on her current form.