# Karolina Muchova def. Liudmila Samsonova

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17741417/karolina-muchova-vs-liudmila-samsonova
Tour: WTA

Karolina Muchova defeated Liudmila Samsonova 4-6 6-4 6-2 in the 2026 China Open third round on hard courts on October 4, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 4-6 6-4 6-2
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-04

## Player comparison
| Field | Karolina Muchova | Liudmila Samsonova |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | CZE | RUS |
| Birth date | 1996-08-21 | 1998-11-11 |
| Age | 30 | 27 |
| Height | 180 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 39 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4683 | 1284 |
| Elo (entering) | 2094 | 1836 |
| Current career W-L | 181-90 | 169-139 |
| Current career earnings | $15,171,307 | $9,310,514 |

Pre-match H2H: Karolina Muchova 0-0 Liudmila Samsonova.

## Stats
| Stat | Karolina Muchova | Liudmila Samsonova |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 14 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| 1st serve % | 68.7% | 64.2% |
| 1st serve points won % | 73.7% | 67.2% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 57.7% | 44.1% |
| BP saved % | 71.4% | 55.6% |
| BP converted % | 44.4% | 28.6% |
| Service points won % | 68.7% | 59.0% |
| Return points won % | 41.0% | 31.3% |
| Total points won % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Match Serve+ | +11.7 | +2.0 |
| Match Return+ | -2.0 | -11.7 |

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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