Laura Siegemund def. Liudmila Samsonova
0-6 7-5 6-4
Laura Siegemund defeated Liudmila Samsonova 0-6 7-5 6-4 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 20, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Laura Siegemund | Liudmila Samsonova |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double faults | 3 | 5 |
| First serve % | 76 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 57 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 43 | 36 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 43 |
| Break points converted % | 57 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 54 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 46 |
| Total points won % | 49 | 51 |
| Serve rating | 105 | 102 |
| Return rating | 125 | 106 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Laura Siegemund | Liudmila Samsonova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | RUS |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1988 | Nov 11, 1998 |
| Age | 37 | 27 |
| Height | 168 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 48 | 18 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,171 | 2,122 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,779 | 1,851 |
| Current career W-L | 145–154 | 165–137 |
| Current career earnings | $8,905,278 | $9,104,511 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.