Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova Preview & Prediction | 2024 Dubai Tennis Championships | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova on and what time does it start? Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova will take place on Wednesday 21st February, 2024 – not before 08:00 (UK)
Where is Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova taking place? Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova will take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, UAE
What surface is Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova being played on? Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova
What channel is Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova on in the UK? Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Marketa Vondrousova vs Liudmila Samsonova live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number eight Marketa Vondrousova brought a six-match losing streak into the Qatar Masters last week but she snapped it with a choppy win over Greet Minnen before defeat to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. The 24-year-old looks like slowly turning a corner after another three-set victory here in Dubai on Monday, in much tougher circumstances over Peyton Stearns, but it remains to be seen if she can pick up back-to-back wins for the first time since the US Open in this steep step-up in opposition.
World number 15 Liudmila Samsonova received a walkover to the round of 16 after the aforementioned Pavlyuchenkova was forced to withdraw from the tournament but she beat Viktoriya Tomova in straight sets on Monday to get a foothold in at the Dubai Masters. The Russian reached the semi-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open two weeks ago, after a poor start to 2024 of her own, and the conditions suit her best in this potential thriller. The pair share a 1-1 head-to-head record that suggests this will come tight but back Samsonova, with the better recent form, to earn at least a set as the likelier of two capable victors.
TIP: LIUDMILA SAMSONOVA TO WIN A SET
