# Heather Watson def. Liudmila Samsonova

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18852022/heather-watson-vs-liudmila-samsonova
Tour: WTA

Heather Watson defeated Liudmila Samsonova 2-6 7-5 7-6(3) in the 2026 Pan Pacific Open first qualifying round on hard courts on October 24, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 2-6 7-5 7-6(3)
- Tournament: Pan Pacific Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Qualifying Round 1
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-24

## Player comparison
| Field | Heather Watson | Liudmila Samsonova |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | GBR | RUS |
| Birth date | 1992-05-19 | 1998-11-11 |
| Age | 34 | 27 |
| Height | 170 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 384 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 163 | 1234 |
| Elo (entering) | 1580 | 1818 |
| Current career W-L | 146-199 | 170-141 |
| Current career earnings | $6,196,369 | $9,419,294 |

Pre-match H2H: Heather Watson 0-0 Liudmila Samsonova.

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