Liudmila Samsonova vs Leylah Fernandez Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | First Round
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Liudmila Samsonova takes on Leylah Fernandez in the first-round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Liudmila Samsonova vs Leylah Fernandez prediction
Liudmila Samsonova is yet to make a major breakthrough at an event this year. She did generate some momentum at the Abu Dhabi Open as she won two matches in a row for the first time this season to reach the quarter-finals, where she lost to Hailey Baptiste. However, her appearance in Doha was short-lived as she lost early on to Magdalena Frech.
She goes up against Leylah Fernandez in round one of the Dubai Tennis Championships. The Canadian has made a dreadful start to the season, with just one victory from her six matches. She was defeated by Janice Tjen in round one of the Australian Open, and her most recent event at the Qatar Open saw lose in straight sets to Ann Li early on.
Samsonova leads the head-to-head 2-1 but it’s 1-1 on outdoor hard court. Fernandez will look to grind away and extend the rallies, but she’s not performing strongly and Samsonova will be viewed as the favourite to advance.
Liudmila Samsonova vs Leylah Fernandez tip: Liudmila Samsonova to win
