Irina-Camelia Begu is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Madrid. Irina-Camelia has defeated Karolina Muchova 6-4 7-5 and Shelby Rogers 7-5 6-2 to reach the 4th round where she will face Liudmila Samsonova.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Irina-Camelia Begu’s projected draw together withherlikely opponents in Mutua Madrid Open. Begu has a losing record (2-4) against the presumable opponents.
R4 – Liudmila Samsonova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34-24 | 25-15 | 4-4 | 1-1 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 30-17 | 26-10 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 39-22 | 15-9 | 6-9 | 8-3 | 10-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-12 | 10-6 | 4-4 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 32-28 | 8-9 | 10-10 | 9-6 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 65-23 | 12-4 | 49-16 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 3-1 |
| 2017 | 36-19 | 2-1 | 18-11 | 12-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 |
| 2016 | 12-7 | 0-0 | 6-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 6-1 |
Liudmila Samsonova has a 10-9 record in 2023, 2-1 on clay. In the course of the previous 8 years, Samsonova has a 98-61 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Samsonova won 4 of her last 10 matches.
The Russian’s most significant achievement of the year was reaching the final Abu Dhabi.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Ludmilla capitulated to Petra Martic in the 1st round 7-6(6) 6-1.
H2H Irina-Camelia Begu vs. Liudmila Samsonova
There is no head to head record between Irina-Camelia Begu and Liudmila Samsonova since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
1/4 – Maria Sakkari’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Maria Sakkari
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38-25 | 26-17 | 5-4 | 3-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-23 | 21-12 | 8-5 | 4-2 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-20 | 23-13 | 9-4 | 5-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-11 | 12-7 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 33-23 | 11-11 | 15-5 | 2-3 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 24-26 | 17-17 | 7-4 | 0-2 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 26-23 | 15-10 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 46-33 | 19-19 | 23-12 | 0-0 | 4-1 | 0-1 |
Maria Sakkari has a 17-8 win-loss record in 2023, 2-1 on clay. Talking about the last 12 years, Maria has a 160-91 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Greek won 6 of her last 10 matches.
The Greek’s most significant achievement of the season was getting to the semifinal Australia, Linz, Doha and Indian Wells.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Sakkari capitulated to Daria Kasatkina in the 2nd round 3-6 6-3 6-1.
H2H Irina-Camelia Begu vs. Maria Sakkari
This match would represent the 4th time that Irina-Camelia Begu and Maria Sakkari fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.
However, Irina-Camelia Begu may take on Paula Badosa Gibert. Their head to head is 0-0.
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55-14 | 35-9 | 14-3 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-22 | 20-15 | 9-5 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 45-18 | 24-11 | 13-3 | 1-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 14-7 | 6-3 | 9-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 39-22 | 28-12 | 5-5 | 4-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 51-25 | 34-13 | 7-6 | 3-2 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 36-25 | 20-11 | 2-4 | 6-6 | 7-3 | 1-1 |
| 2016 | 30-18 | 14-7 | 6-6 | 6-5 | 0-0 | 4-0 |
Aryna Sabalenka has a 25-4 win-loss record in 2023, 5-1 on clay. As for the previous 8 years, Aryna has a 53-33 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of this year was winning the title in Adelaide where she overcame Linda Noskova in the final 6-3 7-6(4), and at the Australian Open where she overcame Elena Rybakina in the final 4-6 6-3 6-4.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Aryna was defeated by Amanda Anisimova in the 1st round 6-2 3-6 6-4.
H2H Irina-Camelia Begu vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This contest would be 3rd time that Irina-Camelia Begu and Aryna Sabalenka face off. The head to head is 1-1 for Begu and Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Irina-Camelia Begu could play Elise Mertens. Their head to head is 3-1 for Elise Mertens.
Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Iga Swiatek
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68-11 | 42-8 | 19-2 | 0-0 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 67-9 | 42-6 | 18-1 | 5-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-15 | 18-10 | 12-2 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-5 | 6-4 | 7-1 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 34-17 | 17-8 | 10-3 | 4-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 43-6 | 8-1 | 34-5 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 10-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 10-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Iga Swiatek has a 22-4 win-loss record in 2023, 6-0 on clay. During the previous 8 years, Iga has a 98-14 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Swiatek will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 6 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the current year was winning the title in Doha where she beat Jessica Pegula in the final 6-3 6-0, and in Stuttgart where she beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-3 6-4.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Swiatek didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Irina-Camelia Begu vs. Iga Swiatek
This match would represent the 2nd time that Irina-Camelia Begu and Iga Swiatek face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Irina-Camelia Begu may take on Jessica Pegula. Their H2H record is 2-2.
