Ludmilla Samsonova will face off against Mccartney Kessler in Ningbo on Thursday at 1:00 pm on CENTER COURT.

How and when to watch the encounter on live stream and for free

The match between Samsonova and Kessler can be seen with online streaming on wtatv.com (paying platform) and also on bet365 (for free with a funded account).

In China, the match can be watched on Youku. In the United States, the match is broadcasted by Tennis Channel. Click here to see at what time the match should be broadcasted live in your country.

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The H2H stats

Samsonova and Kessler have never played against each other so far on the main tour.

Samsonova in Ningbo, ranking, and results in 2025

Now the world no.18, Ludmilla achieved a compiled 30-22 match record in 2025. Ludmilla is now having a run in Ningbo where she ousted Hanyu Guo 6-2 6-4.

Ludmilla Samsonova will play the world no.36 Marketa Vondrousova in the quarter. Their actual record is 2-1 for Vondrousova.

Samsonova reached the final in Strasbourg (Internationaux de Strasbourg).

Ludmilla won 5 titles in her career: 3 on hard courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)

Kessler in Ningbo, ranking, and results in 2025

Currently the world no.33, Kessler owns a 35-22 win-loss record in 2025. Kessler is currently competing in Ningbo where she conquered Sofia Kenin 6-1 6-0.

Mccartney Kessler will compete against the world no.428 Victoria Hu in the quarter. In the past, they have never played each other so far in top competitions.

The American clinched 2 titles in 2025 in Hobart and in Nottingham. Kessler was the runner-up in Austin (ATX Open).