Liudmila Samsonova vs Ann Li Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Second Round
by Paul Hassall ·
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Liudmila Samsonova meets Ann Li in the second round in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Liudmila Samsonova vs Ann Li prediction
Ann Li’s excellent run continued after she overcame a slow start to despatch Shuai Zhang.
The American coughed up a breadstick in the opener before triumphing 1-6 6-4 6-2 against the Chinese.
The world number 29 will now take on 20th seed Liudmila Samsonova for a third time.
The pair split matches back in 2022 but this will be a maiden tussle on clay.
Samsonova has picked up a bit of form on clay after losing six on the spin, but Li will provide a really stern test of where her confidence is truly at.
There’s real scope for an upset here and it may be worth the risk, although a three-setter could also be a decent shout.
Liudmila Samsonova vs Ann Li tip: Ann Li to win
