# Liudmila Samsonova def. Kayla Day

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:16581040/liudmila-samsonova-vs-kayla-day
Tour: WTA

Liudmila Samsonova defeated Kayla Day 7-6(4) 2-6 7-6(5) in the 2026 Guadalajara Open second round on hard courts on September 17, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-6(4) 2-6 7-6(5)
- Tournament: Guadalajara Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 16
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-17

## Player comparison
| Field | Liudmila Samsonova | Kayla Day |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | RUS | USA |
| Birth date | 1998-11-11 | 1999-09-28 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Height | 182 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 50 | 123 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1099 | 591 |
| Elo (entering) | 1816 | 1622 |
| Current career W-L | 168-138 | 10-30 |
| Current career earnings | $9,310,514 | $1,607,168 |

Pre-match H2H: Liudmila Samsonova 0-0 Kayla Day.

## Stats
| Stat | Liudmila Samsonova | Kayla Day |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 0 | 6 |
| Double faults | 7 | 10 |
| 1st serve % | 59.8% | 58.7% |
| 1st serve points won % | 62.3% | 75.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 48.8% | 37.8% |
| BP saved % | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| BP converted % | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| Service points won % | 56.9% | 59.6% |
| Return points won % | 40.4% | 43.1% |
| Total points won % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Match Serve+ | -0.1 | +2.7 |
| Match Return+ | -2.7 | +0.1 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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