Liudmila Samsonova is about to commence her campaign in the draw in Abu Dhabi. Last year in Abu Dhabi, Samsonova lost in the semifinal to Elena Rybakina 6-0 4-6 6-2. In the previous edition of this tournament, she defeated Lesya Tsurenko 6-0 6-1, Anhelina Kalinina 6-1 6-3 and Barbora Krejcikova 7-5 6-4. Ludmilla will try to conquer the title after she was the runner-up once in 2023.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Liudmila Samsonova’s projected draw together withherpresumable opposition in Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. Samsonova has a favorable record (8-4) with the projected opponents.
R1 – Polina Kudermetova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19-26 | 18-18 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 53-35 | 28-13 | 21-14 | 4-6 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 33-26 | 5-5 | 13-13 | 10-5 | 3-2 | 2-1 |
| 2022 | 54-19 | 30-14 | 8-3 | 16-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 21-13 | 3-2 | 9-7 | 9-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 11-4 | 2-2 | 7-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 6-2 | 5-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Polina Kudermetova has a 10-3 record in 2025, 10-2 on hard. Regarding the last 8 years, Kudermetova has a 83-39 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Polina won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Polina’s best result of the current year was reaching the final Brisbane.
Last year in Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Kudermetova didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Polina Kudermetova
This would be the 3rd time that Liudmila Samsonova and Polina Kudermetova play each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Kudermetova on hard in major tournaments.
R2 – Rebecca Sramkova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23-30 | 14-18 | 2-6 | 2-2 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 46-23 | 23-11 | 14-9 | 9-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 44-25 | 10-7 | 22-9 | 11-8 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 25-23 | 3-5 | 13-11 | 8-6 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 29-22 | 7-7 | 13-9 | 8-5 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 10-10 | 5-4 | 3-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 28-22 | 1-3 | 22-14 | 5-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 37-19 | 2-4 | 33-12 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Rebecca Sramkova has a 2-4 record in 2025, 1-3 on hard. During the last 12 years, Sramkova has a 73-58 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year in Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open the Slovakian didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Rebecca Sramkova
There is no head to head record between Liudmila Samsonova and Rebecca Sramkova since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Possibly, Liudmila Samsonova could play Belinda Bencic. Their H2H record is 5-1 for Liudmila Samsonova.
1/4 – Yulia Putintseva’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Yulia Putintseva
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25-27 | 17-17 | 5-5 | 2-1 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 40-22 | 22-15 | 9-4 | 1-2 | 8-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 34-27 | 19-17 | 13-8 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 26-21 | 9-11 | 15-7 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 32-24 | 14-12 | 12-8 | 5-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 21-11 | 16-7 | 4-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 33-26 | 18-15 | 8-4 | 3-4 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 26-25 | 15-15 | 6-6 | 3-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
Yulia Putintseva has a 6-3 win-loss record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 17 years, the Kazakhstani has a 222-189 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Yulia’s most significant result of this year was reaching the semifinal Adelaide.
Last year in Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Yulia lost to Rebeka Masarova in the qualifications 6-7(3) 6-4 6-2.
H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Yulia Putintseva
This contest would be 2nd
time that Liudmila Samsonova and Yulia Putintseva square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Putintseva (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.Nevertheless, Liudmila Samsonova may square off with Marketa Vondrousova. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Marketa Vondrousova.
1/2 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Liudmila Samsonova
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59-19 | 37-13 | 9-3 | 8-0 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 43-11 | 23-5 | 12-2 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 47-15 | 31-11 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-21 | 18-12 | 9-5 | 5-2 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-23 | 18-14 | 6-4 | 2-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 18-5 | 7-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-21 | 19-9 | 15-6 | 16-4 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 32-22 | 11-8 | 7-9 | 13-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
Elena Rybakina has a 6-2 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. In the last 11 years, the Kazakhstani has a 156-73 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Elena’s best achievement of the year was reaching the semifinal Australia.
Last year in Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open the Kazakhstani conquered the event after besting Daria Kasatkina 6-1 6-4.
H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Elena Rybakina
This match would represent the 6th time that Liudmila Samsonova and Elena Rybakina square off. The head to head is 4-1 for Samsonova (see full H2H stats), 4-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Liudmila Samsonova could fight against Jelena Ostapenko. Their head to head record is 2-2.
Final – Paula Badosa’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Liudmila Samsonova
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18-13 | 13-8 | 3-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 37-19 | 26-11 | 6-5 | 0-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 18-9 | 6-4 | 11-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 32-22 | 20-13 | 8-5 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 43-17 | 19-9 | 17-3 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 14-9 | 7-6 | 6-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-33 | 17-13 | 17-12 | 7-4 | 7-3 | 9-1 |
| 2018 | 39-21 | 8-3 | 19-11 | 11-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
Paula Badosa has a 6-3 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. During the last 13 years, Paula has a 156-83 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Badosa’s best result of this year was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open .
Last year in Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Paula didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Paula Badosa
This match would represent the 5th time that Liudmila Samsonova and Paula Badosa square off. The head to head is 3-1 for Samsonova (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Liudmila Samsonova could take on Daria Kasatkina. Their head to head is 0-0.