# Elina Svitolina def. Liudmila Samsonova

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18414657/elina-svitolina-vs-liudmila-samsonova
Tour: WTA

Elina Svitolina defeated Liudmila Samsonova 6-2 5-7 6-2 in the 2026 Wuhan Open second round on hard courts on October 14, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-2 5-7 6-2
- Tournament: Wuhan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-14

## Player comparison
| Field | Elina Svitolina | Liudmila Samsonova |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | UKR | RUS |
| Birth date | 1994-09-12 | 1998-11-11 |
| Age | 32 | 27 |
| Height | 174 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5024 | 1229 |
| Elo (entering) | 2063 | 1846 |
| Current career W-L | 455-236 | 170-140 |
| Current career earnings | $31,081,041 | $9,390,229 |

Pre-match H2H: Elina Svitolina 1-0 Liudmila Samsonova.

## Stats
| Stat | Elina Svitolina | Liudmila Samsonova |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 4 | 5 |
| Double faults | 7 | 9 |
| 1st serve % | 58.2% | 48.4% |
| 1st serve points won % | 65.2% | 57.5% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 33.3% | 28.0% |
| BP saved % | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| BP converted % | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Service points won % | 51.9% | 42.3% |
| Return points won % | 57.7% | 48.1% |
| Total points won % | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| Match Serve+ | -5.0 | -14.6 |
| Match Return+ | +14.6 | +5.0 |

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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