Laura Samson vs Maya Joint Preview & Prediction | 2026 Prague Open | First Round

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Laura Samson takes on Maya Joint in Prague.

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 21 July 2026 at 11:10 am

Venue: TK Sparta Prague, Prague, Czechia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Laura Samson vs Maya Joint prediction

Laura Samson enters her home tournament holding a ranking of 154 in the world and a 17-11 singles record in 2026. The 18-year-old Czech talent recently reached the quarterfinals of the Memorial Eugenio Fontana in June and secured a gruelling three-set win against Laura Pigossi at the KTC Ladies Open earlier this month. However, she then lost in the round-of-16 against Gina Feistel.

Maya Joint comes into Prague sitting at a ranking of 77, but seeking to snap out of a slump in form. The 20-year-old Australian made global headlines at Wimbledon three weeks ago by knocking out a returning Serena Williams in an epic three-setter, but she then lost her next match to Alexandra Eala despite winning the first set. Overall, it's been a very difficult season for Joint after an encouraging 2025, which saw her win the first two tour-level titles of her career.

Joint holds the superior ranking, but she also has an 8-2 loss record across her last 10 matches. There is a strong chance that Samson can grab the victory on home soil.

Laura Samson vs Maya Joint tip: Over 21.5 games