Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva on and what time does it start? Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva will take place on Thursday 21st March, 2024 – not before 17:30 (UK)
Where is Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva taking place? Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva being played on? Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva
What channel is Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva on in the UK? Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Liudmila Samsonova vs Yulia Putintseva live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 15 Liudmila Samsonova is one of the streakier players on tour, and certainly within the top 30, but at her best she is a top 10 talent on hardcourts with a powerful game that can thrive in these conditions. The 25-year-old brings a two-match losing streak into Miami, and an underwhelming 4-7 record for 2024 so far, but she has also been unfortunate to draw the likes of Naomi Osaka, Marketa Vondrousova and Leylah Fernandez in recent weeks to offer very little chance of some momentum.
World number 68 Yulia Putintseva overcame Cristina Bucsa in three sets on Tuesday to build on her excellent run to the round of 16 at Indian Wells last week, where she upset Madison Keys and Ekaterina Alexandrova before defeat to eventual champion Iga Swiatek, but the Kazakh is a tough player to back with full confidence as a highly intermittent performer. 29-year-old Putintseva is capable of far better tennis than her current ranking suggests but back Samsonova to awaken from her slumber to win at least a set as the just-about likelier victor.
TIP: LIUDMILA SAMSONOVA TO WIN A SET
