Darya Kasatkina vs Ludmilla Samsonova predictions, May 18, 2026

May 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Strasbourg, on Monday,

Darya Kasatkina

Ludmilla Samsonova

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On May 18, 2026, Darya Kasatkina is set to face off against fellow Russian player Ludmilla Samsonova in an intriguing WTA matchup at home in Strasbourg. Both competitors come into this match with varying degrees of momentum, making it a compelling contest.

Darya Kasatkina has displayed strong recent form, securing victories in four of her last five matches. Her play style is characterized by consistent baseline rallies and sharp tactical awareness, which can often destabilize her opponents. This will be vital against Samsonova, whose recent form has seen her win just two of her last five matches. While Samsonova possesses a powerful serve and aggressive approach, her performance can be erratic under pressure, particularly when facing an astute player like Kasatkina.

The bookmakers have set the odds closely at 1.82 for Kasatkina as the home favorite and 1.92 for Samsonova. Our model gives a slight edge to Kasatkina with a 52.5% probability of victory compared to 47.5% for Samsonova, suggesting a competitive match ahead. Ultimately, both players have the tools to secure a win, and spectators can expect a closely contested battle.

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Kasatkina
51.3%		 Samsonova
48.7%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.82 1.92

Latest Results

17.05.26 Anastasia Zakharova – Darya Kasatkina – 0:2
16.05.26 Valentina Steiner – Darya Kasatkina – 0:2
06.05.26 Caty McNally – Darya Kasatkina – 2:0
03.05.26 Darya Kasatkina – Tamara Korpatsch – 2:1
02.05.26 Darya Kasatkina – Sara Sorribes Tormo – 2:0		 10.05.26 Ludmilla Samsonova – Anastasia Potapova – 0:2
08.05.26 Ludmilla Samsonova – Ann Li – 2:0
26.04.26 Linda Noskova – Ludmilla Samsonova – Noskova L. Walkover
24.04.26 Janice Tjen – Ludmilla Samsonova – 0:2
16.04.26 Ludmilla Samsonova – Cori Gauff – 0:2

Facts

  • Kasatkina is ranked WTA: 66. Samsonova is ranked WTA: 21.
  • Kasatkina is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Samsonova has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Samsonova may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The chances of victory for both players are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Kasatkina won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 1:4. (average 0.5:2).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.07.25 Darya Kasatkina – Ludmilla Samsonova – 0:2
    10.03.25 Darya Kasatkina – Ludmilla Samsonova – 1:2

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/16-finals

    1 Mboko V. (1) Bye
    2 Wang Xin. Boisson L. (WC) 0 : 2
    3 Frech M. Gibson T. (Q)
    4 Jeanjean L. (WC) Fernandez L. (7) 0 : 2
    5 Tauson C. (4) Bye
    6 Kessler M. (Q) Cristian J.
    7 Sakkari M. Stearns P. 0 : 2
    8 Kasatkina D. (Q) Samsonova L. (6)
    9 Keys M. (5) Bucsa C.
    10 Parry D. (WC) Raducanu E.
    11 Bejlek S. Navarro E. 0 : 2
    12 Bye Jovic I. (3)
    13 Bouzkova M. (8) Siniakova K.
    14 Eala A. Oliynykova O. (Q)
    15 Joint M. Li A. 0 : 2
    16 Bye Alexandrova E. (2)

    1/8-finals

    1 Mboko V. (1) Boisson L.
    2 TBD #3 Fernandez L. (7)
    3 Tauson C. (4) TBD #6
    4 Stearns P. TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 Navarro E. Jovic I. (3)
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 Li A. Alexandrova E. (2)

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    WTA Strasbourg Outrights

    1. Mboko Victoria: 6.5 (11.32%)

    2. Jovic Iva: 9 (8.17%)

    3. Keys Madison: 9 (8.17%)

    4. Fernandez Leylah: 11 (6.69%)

    5. Tauson Clara: 13 (5.66%)

    6. Samsonova Liudmila: 13 (5.66%)

    7. Sakkari Maria: 15 (4.9%)

    8. Raducanu Emma: 15 (4.9%)

    9. Bejlek Sara: 15 (4.9%)

    10. Eala Alexandra: 17 (4.33%)

    11. Li Ann: 17 (4.33%)

    12. Cristian Jaqueline: 17 (4.33%)

    13. Alexandrova Ekaterina: 21 (3.5%)

    14. Siniakova Katerina: 21 (3.5%)

    15. Navarro Emma: 26 (2.83%)

    16. Stearns Peyton: 29 (2.54%)

    17. Bouzkova Marie: 34 (2.16%)

    18. Frech Magdalena: 34 (2.16%)

    19. Joint Maya: 34 (2.16%)

    20. Boisson Lois: 34 (2.16%)

    21. Wang Xinyu (2001): 34 (2.16%)

    22. Jeanjean Leolia: 51 (1.44%)

    23. Parry Diane: 67 (1.1%)

    24. Bucsa Cristina: 81 (0.91%)

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