# Peyton Stearns def. Liudmila Samsonova

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:16733063/peyton-stearns-vs-liudmila-samsonova
Tour: WTA

Peyton Stearns defeated Liudmila Samsonova 7-6(7) 6-2 in the 2026 Guadalajara Open semifinal on hard courts on September 19, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-6(7) 6-2
- Tournament: Guadalajara Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Semifinals
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-19

## Player comparison
| Field | Peyton Stearns | Liudmila Samsonova |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | RUS |
| Birth date | 2001-10-08 | 1998-11-11 |
| Age | 24 | 27 |
| Height | 173 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 60 | 50 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1001 | 1099 |
| Elo (entering) | 1772 | 1850 |
| Current career W-L | 76-75 | 168-138 |
| Current career earnings | $4,500,745 | $9,310,514 |

Pre-match H2H: Peyton Stearns 0-0 Liudmila Samsonova.

## Stats
| Stat | Peyton Stearns | Liudmila Samsonova |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double faults | 6 | 8 |
| 1st serve % | 51.3% | 64.2% |
| 1st serve points won % | 66.7% | 59.6% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 48.6% | 31.0% |
| BP saved % | 40.0% | 54.5% |
| BP converted % | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| Service points won % | 57.9% | 49.4% |
| Return points won % | 50.6% | 42.1% |
| Total points won % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Match Serve+ | +1.0 | -7.5 |
| Match Return+ | +7.5 | -1.0 |

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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