Liudmila Samsonova is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Ningbo. Samsonova has defeated Hanyu Guo 6-2 6-4 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Mccartney Kessler.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Liudmila Samsonova’s projected draw includingherplausible opponents in Ningbo Open. Ludmilla has a losing record (4-5) against the presumable opposition.
R2 – Mccartney Kessler’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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 win-loss record in 2025, 25-14 on hard. In the course of the previous 9 years, Mccartney has a 115-57 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Kessler won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of the season was winning the competition in Hobart where she beat 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 event.
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 square off in the main tour.
1/4 – Ekaterina Alexandrova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Ekaterina Alexandrova
| 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. During the previous 11 years, Ekaterina has a 125-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Alexandrova won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the current year was winning the competition in Linz where she overcame Dayana Yastremska in the final 6-2 3-6 7-5.
Last year in Ningbo Open the Russian didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova
This contest would be 5th time that Liudmila Samsonova and Ekaterina Alexandrova clash against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Alexandrova (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Liudmila Samsonova could fight against Yue Yuan. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Liudmila Samsonova.
1/2 – Diana Shnaider’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Diana Shnaider
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28-25 | 16-16 | 8-5 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 55-23 | 31-15 | 15-5 | 0-0 | 9-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 25-22 | 14-13 | 10-8 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 58-17 | 11-4 | 46-11 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 9-3 | 0-0 | 8-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Diana Shnaider has a 26-23 record in 2025, 14-14 on hard. In connection to the last 4 years, Diana has a 70-46 record on hard. Diana won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her best achievement of the year was winning the competition in Monterrey where she overcame Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final 6-3 4-6 6-4.
Last year in Ningbo Open Diana lost to Paula Badosa in the 1st round 4-6 6-3 6-3.
H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Diana Shnaider
This would be the 3rd time that Liudmila Samsonova and Diana Shnaider face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Shnaider (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Liudmila Samsonova could come up against Lin Zhu. Their head to head is 1-1.
Final – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Liudmila Samsonova
| 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 record in 2025, 25-11 on hard. Talking about the last 13 years, Jasmine has a 152-108 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jasmine won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of this current year was conquering the title in Rome where she beat Cori Gauff in the final 6-4 6-2.
Last year in Ningbo Open the Italian didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Liudmila Samsonova vs. Jasmine Paolini
This would be the 4th time that Liudmila Samsonova and Jasmine Paolini face off. The head to head is 3-0 for Samsonova (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Liudmila Samsonova could come up against Elena Rybakina. Their head to head record is 4-2 for Liudmila Samsonova.