Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova Preview & Prediction | 2025 Internationaux de Strasbourg | Quarter Final

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Paula Badosa takes on Liudmila Samsonova for a place in the semi-finals of the Internationaux de Strasbourg.

Ranking points: WTA 500

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Venue: Tennis Club de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France

Surface: Outdoor clay

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

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

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Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova prediction

Paula Badosa, who was making her return to the tour after two months out due to injury, advanced to the quarter-finals after her opponent Marie Bouzkova was forced to withdraw due to a left thigh issue. The score was 3-3 in the first set, with Bouzkova twice going a break up during six lengthy games, when she decided she could not continue.

The Spaniard now takes on Liudmila Samsonova for a place in the last four. Samsonova defeated wildcard Diane Parry 6-4 6-4 to reach her third quarter-final of the season so far. The Russian, who made the semi-finals of this event last season, was aggressive for large parts and hammered 29 winners.

This will be a fifth match between the pair, with Samsonova leading the head-to-head 3-1 though all of their matches have been on hard court. Badosa did win their last encounter due to the Russian retiring midway through their second-round match in Washington last year.

Samsonova has a strong recent record at this event and has the ability to outlast Badosa, who continues to struggle with injuries. We back her to win in three sets.

Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova tip: Liudmila Samsonova to win 2-1