Elise Mertens vs Liudmila Samsonova Betting Tips & Live Stream – Recent Results Favor Mertens in Berlin
Elise Mertens enters the Berlin Open with a perfect 10–0 opening-round record in 2026, consolidating her reputation as a reliable early-round performer. In contrast, Liudmila Samsonova is experiencing a challenging season, losing her last four matches and struggling to progress beyond early rounds. While Samsonova holds a 2–0 career head-to-head edge, Mertens’ current form makes her the clear favorite for this round. Expect Mertens to maintain her winning start and advance further in Berlin ahead of Wimbledon.
- Mertens is 10–0 in 2026 opening rounds; debuts in Berlin
- Samsonova leads head-to-head 2–0 but is on a 4-match losing streak
- Mertens favored to win due to current form
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Samsonova has yet to find her best level this season, whereas Mertens continues to be a dependable performer in opening-round matches, giving her the edge here.
Mertens Looks To Extend Perfect Start
- Mertens holds a perfect 10–0 record in opening-round matches this year.
- She owns a 15–5 record against players outside the Top 20 in 2026.
- Samsonova has a 3–2 record in opening-round matches in Berlin.
- She is currently on a four-match losing streak.
HTH - Liudmila Samsonova leads 2-0
| Year | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Toronto WTA | Hard | R16 | Samsonova | 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2022 | Washington | Hard | 1R | Samsonova | 7-6(4), 6-4 |
Berlin Debut Awaits Mertens
Elise Mertens is coming off a disappointing week in 's-Hertogenbosch, where her title defence ended with a second-round loss to Elena-Gabriela Ruse. She will be looking to put that setback behind her and regain momentum in Berlin.
The Belgian has been one of the more consistent players on tour this season. She has competed in ten tournaments and has avoided a first-round exit in all of them. However, she has managed multiple main-draw wins at only three events, reaching the fourth round at both the Australian Open and Rome, along with the third round in Dubai.
Mertens is making her debut in Berlin this week. A strong run would be valuable ahead of Wimbledon, where she has fourth-round points to defend from last year's tournament.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Belgium |
| Age | 30 (17 November 1995) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 22 |
| Career High | 12 (26 November 2018) |
| Elo Ranking | 22 (Rating: 1906) |
| Tour level titles | 10 |
Samsonova Hoping to Rediscover Winning Form
Liudmila Samsonova began her grass-court season at Queen's Club last week, where she suffered a defeat to Harriet Dart despite winning the opening set. The loss extended her current losing streak to four matches.
The Russian has endured a difficult season so far. She has played 15 tournaments in 2026, with 10 of them ending in the opening round. Her only tournaments featuring multiple main-draw wins came in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi, where she reached the quarterfinals.
This will be Samsonova's sixth appearance in Berlin. She lifted the title on her debut in 2021 and most recently reached the semifinals in 2025. Despite her strong overall history at the event, she holds a 3-2 record in opening-round matches here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russia |
| Age | 27 (11 November 1998) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 35 |
| Career High | 12 (27 February 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | 59 (Rating: 1789) |
| Tour level titles | 5 |
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Verdict
Despite failing to make deep runs in recent tournaments, Elise Mertens remains a very reliable performer in the early rounds. Liudmila Samsonova, meanwhile, has struggled significantly since the start of the season and has yet to show any real signs of improvement. That makes Mertens the clear favorite in this clash.
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