Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova on and what time does it start? Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova will take place on Sunday 19th February, 2023 – not before 10:40 (UK)
Where is Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova taking place? Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova will take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, UAE
What surface is Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova being played on? Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova
What channel is Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova on in the UK? Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Paula Badosa vs Liudmila Samsonova live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
24-year-old Liudmila Samsonova set a new career-high WTA world ranking of 15th after reaching the Abu Dhabi Open final two weeks ago, losing from a set up to Belinda Bencic. The Russian found some incredible form on the late hardcourt swing last season to pick up three WTA titles and she will be a force to be reckoned with here after a mini-blip in Doha last week. World number 20 Paula Badosa lost in straight-sets to Beatriz Haddad-Maia in Doha, with her last win coming over the Brazilian at Adelaide 2 last month. The Spaniard’s form and fitness have been questionable so far this season but wins over Anett Kontaveit and Kaia Kanepi in Adelaide suggest she is not far from returning to her previous best. As things stand, though, Samsonova leads Badosa 2-0 in their head-to-head and she looks likely to make that 3-0 today. Back the Russian to win outright.
