Liudmila Samsonova is starting her campaign in the draw in Ningbo.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Liudmila Samsonova’s projected draw andherpresumable opponents in Ningbo Open. The Russian has a neutral record (4-4) with the projected opposition.

R1 – Hanyu Guo (190) – H2H 0-0
R2 – Mccartney Kessler (33) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Ekaterina Alexandrova (10) – H2H 1-3
or Xinyu Wang (62) – H2H 2-1
1/2 – Mirra Andreeva (6) – H2H 0-1
or Diana Shnaider (19) – H2H 0-2
Fin – Jasmine Paolini (8) – H2H 3-0
or Elena Rybakina (9) – H2H 4-2
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R1 – Hanyu Guo’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

45 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
169
High
168
LWWWLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 45-23 42-20 3-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 14-5 14-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2023 46-17 46-14 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2022 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2021 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2020 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 21-17 14-12 7-5 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 12-24 11-20 0-3 1-1 0-0 0-0

Hanyu Guo has a 42-20 win-loss record in 2025, 39-17 on hard. In the course of the previous 3 years, the Chinese has a 99-36 record on hard. The Chinese won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Guo’s most significant achievement of this current year was reaching the final the W35 Burnie, the W50 Shenzhen and the W50 Guiyang.

Last year in Ningbo Open the Chinese didn’t compete in this event.

H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Hanyu Guo

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

R2 – Mccartney Kessler’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

37 - 24win/loss in 2025

Rank
31
High
30
LWLWWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 37-24 27-16 4-6 0-0 6-2 0-0
2024 39-22 28-13 2-6 5-0 4-3 0-0
2023 44-24 21-12 11-7 12-5 0-0 0-0
2022 8-2 6-2 2-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2021 10-5 10-3 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0
2020 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 10-5 10-4 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 12-6 10-5 2-1 0-0 0-0 0-0

Mccartney Kessler has a 35-22 record in 2025, 25-14 on hard. In the last 9 years, the American has a 115-57 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Her best result of the current year was winning the tournament in Hobart where she overcame Elise Mertens in the final 6-4 3-6 6-0, and in Nottingham where she overcame Dayana Yastremska in the final 6-4 7-5.

Last year in Ningbo Open Mccartney didn’t play in this tournament.

H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Mccartney Kessler

There is no head to head record between Liudmila Samsonova and Mccartney Kessler since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

1/4 – Ekaterina Alexandrova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Ekaterina Alexandrova

47 - 25win/loss in 2025

Rank
10
High
10
LLWLWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 47-25 22-16 13-5 4-1 8-3 0-0
2024 26-25 17-13 1-7 3-2 5-3 0-0
2023 33-21 17-13 6-5 0-1 10-2 0-0
2022 35-18 12-10 13-5 4-2 6-1 0-0
2021 26-23 10-9 6-5 7-7 3-2 0-0
2020 20-12 9-4 4-5 7-3 0-0 0-0
2019 42-27 16-12 3-7 18-4 5-4 0-0
2018 29-24 7-10 8-7 11-3 3-4 0-0

Ekaterina Alexandrova has a 43-22 record in 2025, 18-14 on hard. Talking about the last 11 years, Ekaterina has a 125-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of this current year was winning the competition in Linz where she beat Dayana Yastremska in the final 6-2 3-6 7-5.

Last year in Ningbo Open Ekaterina didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova

This would be the 5th time that Liudmila Samsonova and Ekaterina Alexandrova face off. The head to head is 3-1 for Alexandrova (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Liudmila Samsonova could take on Xinyu Wang. Their head to head is 2-1 for Liudmila Samsonova

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1/2 – Mirra Andreeva’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Mirra Andreeva

40 - 16win/loss in 2025

Rank
9
High
5
LLLWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 40-16 24-9 11-4 0-0 5-3 0-0
2024 34-16 18-9 16-5 0-0 0-2 0-0
2023 36-9 7-4 23-4 0-0 6-1 0-0
2022 39-9 21-5 18-4 0-0 0-0 0-0

Mirra Andreeva has a 40-15 record in 2025, 24-8 on hard. As for the previous 4 years, Mirra has a 70-26 record on hard. The Russian won 5 of her last 10 matches.

Her best result of the current season was winning the competition in Dubai where she overcame Clara Tauson in the final 7-6(1) 6-1, and in Indian Wells where she overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the final 2-6 6-4 6-3.

Last year in Ningbo Open the Russian capitulated to Daria Kasatkina in the final 6-0 4-6 6-4.

H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Mirra Andreeva

This would be the 2nd time that Liudmila Samsonova and Mirra Andreeva play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Andreeva (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Liudmila Samsonova could face Diana Shnaider. Their H2H is 2-0 for Diana Shnaider.

Final – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 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 44-17 win-loss record in 2025, 25-11 on hard. Regarding the previous 13 years, Paolini has a 152-108 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jasmine won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of the current year was winning the competition in Rome where she defeated Cori Gauff in the final 6-4 6-2.

Last year in Ningbo Open Jasmine didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Jasmine Paolini

This match would represent the 4th time that Liudmila Samsonova and Jasmine Paolini square off. The head to head is 3-0 for Samsonova (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Liudmila Samsonova may face Elena Rybakina. Their head to head is 4-2 for Liudmila Samsonova.