[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Liudmila Samsonova’s draw vs Kasatkina, Paolini, Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek to win the Indian Wells

Indian Wells draw preview with H2H - Liudmila Samsonova may need to topple Daria Kasatkina, Jasmine Paolini, Aryna Sabalenka, Cori Gauff, Iga Swiatek to conquer the title in the BNP Paribas Open.

Liudmila Samsonova Stats info

Liudmila Samsonova is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Indian Wells. Ludmilla has defeated Caty McNally 7-68 6-4 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Daria Kasatkina.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Liudmila Samsonova’s projected draw withherprojected opponents in BNP Paribas Open. Samsonova has a unfavourable record (4-9) with the likely opponents.

R1 – Bye
R2 – Caty McNally (491) – 7-68 6-4
R3 – Daria Kasatkina (12) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Jasmine Paolini (6) – H2H 2-0
or Jaqueline Cristian (79) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Aryna Sabalenka (1) – H2H 2-2
or Polina Kudermetova (60) – H2H 1-1
1/2 – Cori Gauff (3) – H2H 0-3
or Madison Keys (5) – H2H 1-5
Fin – Iga Swiatek (2) – H2H 0-4
or Jessica Pegula (4) – H2H 1-4
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R3 – Daria Kasatkina’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

19 - 22win/loss in 2025

Rank
37
High
8
LLLWWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 19-22 12-13 5-5 0-0 2-4 0-0
2024 40-23 24-16 8-4 0-1 8-2 0-0
2023 39-25 19-15 12-6 2-1 6-3 0-0
2022 41-22 24-14 12-5 1-1 4-2 0-0
2021 38-19 19-10 5-5 7-1 7-3 0-0
2020 18-14 7-8 5-3 6-3 0-0 0-0
2019 13-21 8-13 4-4 1-2 0-2 0-0
2018 42-24 15-13 12-7 8-1 7-3 0-0

Daria Kasatkina has a 9-6 win-loss record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 13 years, the Russian has a 181-128 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Darya won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Darya surrendered to Yue Yuan in the 4th round 4-6 6-4 6-3.

H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Daria Kasatkina

There is no head to head record between Liudmila Samsonova and Daria Kasatkina since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

R4 – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Liudmila Samsonova

46 - 21win/loss in 2025

Rank
8
High
4
LLLLWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 46-21 27-12 13-3 3-3 3-3 0-0
2024 42-21 19-10 12-5 3-4 8-2 0-0
2023 43-30 20-16 16-8 5-3 2-3 0-0
2022 30-25 14-11 10-10 6-3 0-1 0-0
2021 34-24 17-13 12-7 5-3 0-1 0-0
2020 7-15 1-8 4-5 2-2 0-0 0-0
2019 48-29 12-8 32-14 4-6 0-1 0-0
2018 28-33 9-9 18-18 1-3 0-3 0-0

Jasmine Paolini has a 7-4 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. In the previous 13 years, Jasmine has a 134-101 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Paolini won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Paolini capitulated to Anastasia Potapova in the 4th round 7-5 0-6 6-3.

H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Jasmine Paolini

This match would represent the 3rd time that Liudmila Samsonova and Jasmine Paolini square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Samsonova (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Liudmila Samsonova may take on Jaqueline Cristian. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/4 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 2-2

63 - 12win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
LWWWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 63-12 35-6 17-3 4-1 7-2 0-0
2024 56-14 38-7 15-4 2-2 1-1 0-0
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

Aryna Sabalenka has a 13-3 win-loss record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. In the previous 10 years, the Belarussian has a 240-95 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Aryna won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of the season was winning the competition in Brisbane where she overcame Polina Kudermetova in the final 4-6 6-3 6-2.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Belarussian capitulated to Emma Navarro in the 4th round 6-3 3-6 6-2.

H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This contest would be 5th time that Liudmila Samsonova and Aryna Sabalenka clash against each other. The head to head is 2-2 for Samsonova and Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Liudmila Samsonova could compete against Polina Kudermetova. Their H2H is 1-1.

1/2 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Cori Gauff

48 - 16win/loss in 2025

Rank
3
High
2
LWLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 48-16 29-9 18-3 1-2 0-2 0-0
2024 54-18 31-10 14-5 4-1 5-2 0-0
2023 51-16 40-9 7-4 0-0 4-3 0-0
2022 38-23 23-16 10-4 0-1 5-2 0-0
2021 36-16 16-10 16-4 0-0 4-2 0-0
2020 12-8 7-5 2-2 3-1 0-0 0-0
2019 29-15 9-6 7-5 7-3 6-1 0-0
2018 9-4 4-2 5-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Cori Gauff has a 10-3 win-loss record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. During the previous 9 years, Cori has a 140-61 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Gauff won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant achievement of this current season was winning the title in Australia where she beat Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 6-4.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Gauff surrendered to Maria Sakkari in the semifinal 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2.

H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Cori Gauff

This would be the 4th time that Liudmila Samsonova and Cori Gauff play each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Liudmila Samsonova could come up against Madison Keys. Their H2H record is 5-1 for Madison Keys.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-0 for Iga Swiatek

64 - 17win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
1
WWLLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 64-17 40-10 11-4 3-2 10-1 0-0
2024 64-9 29-5 26-2 7-1 2-1 0-0
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

Iga Swiatek has a 16-4 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. As for the previous 10 years, Swiatek has a 178-46 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Iga won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Swiatek’s most significant achievement of the current year was reaching the final Australia.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Iga conquered the event after downing Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-0.

H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Iga Swiatek

This would be the 5th time that Liudmila Samsonova and Iga Swiatek fight against each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Liudmila Samsonova may fight against Jessica Pegula. Their H2H is 4-1 for Jessica Pegula.