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October 27 2023, 09:55 · Adam Evans

Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023 WTA Elite Trophy | Round Robin

Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023 WTA Elite Trophy | Round Robin

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THE FACTS

When is Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova on and what time does it start? Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova will take place on Friday 27th October, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)

Where is Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova taking place? Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova will take place at Hengqin Tennis Center in Zhuhai, China

Where can I get tickets for Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova? Click here for the latest ticket information for Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova

What channel is Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova on in the UK? Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova will be televised live on Amazon Prime on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Liudmila Samsonova vs Veronika Kudermetova live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

World number 15 Liudmila Samsonova did well to fight back from a set down against home hopeful In Zhu on Thursday and she is now in pole position to qualify for the semi-finals. The 24-year-old is at her best on hardcourts, with two recent runners-up places at Masters events in Montreal and Beijing to prove it, and her mentality in key moments is one of her biggest strengths. World number 16 Veronika Kudermetova won the Tokyo Open last month, usurping Samsonova as the champion, but she has struggled to match that level since. A straight-sets defeat to Lin Zhu in the opening match of this group on Tuesday set the tone for her WTA Elite Trophy chances but the elder Russian can be almost unplayable at her rare best. Samsonova beat Kudermetova in straight sets in the quarter-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open back in February to level their head-to-head at 2-2 and she can be backed to edge this fifth encounter.

BETTING TIP: Liudmila Samsonova to win.