2021 Indian Wells Masters Second Round – Veronika Kudermetova vs Liudmila Samsonova Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Veronika Kudermetova vs Liudmila Samsonova on and what time does it start? Veronika Kudermetova vs Liudmila Samsonova will take place on Friday 8th October, 2021 – not before 19:00 (UK)
Where is Veronika Kudermetova vs Liudmila Samsonova taking place? Veronika Kudermetova vs Liudmila Samsonova will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Veronika Kudermetova vs Liudmila Samsonova being played on? Veronika Kudermetova vs Liudmila Samsonova will take place on an outdoor hard court
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THE LOWDOWN
World number 42 Liudmila Samsonova has been one of the best improved players on the WTA tour this year after a stunning run to her first title at the WTA 500 German Open on grass back in June. The Russian has lost just once on the surface after reaching the round of 16 at Wimbledon in the tournament after, where she lost to eventual finalist Karolina Pliskova. She beat Ukraine’s Kateryna Kozlova in straight sets to reach the second round and will face compatriot Veronika Kudermetova for a second time. World number 31 Kudermetova also won her first title this season at the Charleston Open on clay, also a 500 event. The 24-year-old also reached the final of the Abu Dhabi Open where she finished runner-up to Aryna Sabalenka.
THE PREDICTION
Samsonova beat Kudermetova in straight sets earlier this year to win their second round meeting at the German Open. The 22-year-old went on to win the tournament and in many ways she should be the seeded player of this duo as the woman in much better form. Veronika Kudermetova started the season off like a house on fire but her form has calmed down significantly since the clay swing ended. Take Samsonova to make it 2-0 against her fellow Russian here with an outright win.
