Ludmilla Samsonova vs Anastasia Potapova predictions, May 09, 2026

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In an intriguing matchup at the WTA Roma on May 9, 2026, Ludmilla Samsonova will host fellow Russian Anastasia Potapova. This encounter sees Samsonova entering the match with a recent record of 3 wins from her last 5 outings, showcasing her competitive edge. However, she faces a formidable opponent in Potapova, who has been in excellent form with 4 victories in her recent 5 matches.

Samsonova’s game is characterized by powerful baseline play and effective serving, which can pressure her opponents. Conversely, Potapova has shown remarkable consistency, employing a strategic mix of aggressive shots and tactical placement, enabling her to outperform in key moments during matches.

Bookmakers reflect these trends in their odds, offering 2.34 for a home win for Samsonova and 1.59 for an away victory for Potapova. Our model assigns a probability of 41.4% for a home win and 58.6% for an away win, indicating a lean towards Potapova but highlighting the competitive nature of the contest.

As both players aim for success, this matchup promises to be a showcase of skill and strategy, making it a challenging endeavor to predict the outcome.

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Samsonova 40.5%

Potapova 59.5%

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Betting Odds

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	2.34		1.59

Latest Results

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 13.04.26 Antonia Ruzic – Ludmilla Samsonova – 0:2

08.05.26 Anastasia Potapova – Karolina Muchova – 2:0 06.05.26 Dalma Galfi – Anastasia Potapova – 1:2 05.05.26 Anastasia Potapova – Nikola Bartunkova – 2:1 04.05.26 Anastasia Potapova – Irina-Camelia Begu – 2:0 30.04.26 Marta Kostyuk – Anastasia Potapova – 2:1

Facts

Samsonova is ranked WTA: 21. Potapova is ranked WTA: 38.

Samsonova has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Potapova is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Potapova may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Potapova might have a minor edge in this game.

We predict that Potapova will win today’s game, with odds of 1.59.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Samsonova won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 1:4. (average 0.5:2).

Latest Head To Head

17.04.24 Ludmilla Samsonova – Anastasia Potapova – 1:2 10.02.20 Ludmilla Samsonova – Anastasia Potapova – 0:2

Standings

Draw

Singles – Main

1/64-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Bye
2	Krejcikova B.	Jacquemot E.	2 : 0
3	Linette M.	Maria T.	0 : 2
4	Bye	Cirstea S. (26)
5	Tauson C. (18)	Bye
6	Marcinko P.	Oliynykova O.	0 : 2
7	Zakharova A.	Yastremska D.	2 : 1
8	Bye	Noskova L. (13)
9	Bencic B. (12)	Bye
10	Kenin S.	Andreescu B. (WC)	0 : 2
11	Siniakova K.	Boisson L.	2 : 0
12	Bye	Kalinskaya A. (22)
13	Bucsa C. (30)	Bye
14	Bondar A.	Zheng Q.	1 : 2
15	Stefanini L. (WC)	Ostapenko J.	0 : 2
16	Bye	Ruse G. (LL)
17	Gauff C. (3)	Bye
18	Putintseva Y.	Valentova T.	0 : 2
19	Sierra S.	Korpatsch T. (Q)	2 : 0
20	Bye	Kalinina A. (Q)
21	Bouzkova M. (24)	Bye
22	Townsend T. (Q)	Brancaccio N. (WC)	2 : 0
23	Kessler M.	Bronzetti L. (WC)	2 : 1
24	Bye	Jovic I. (16)
25	Paolini J. (9)	Bye
26	Jeanjean L. (Q)	Haddad Maia B.	2 : 0
27	Udvardy P.	Korneeva A. (Q)	2 : 0
28	Bye	Mertens E. (21)
29	Joint M. (29)	Bye
30	Golubic V.	Urgesi F. (Q)	2 : 0
31	Ruzic A.	Rakhimova K.	2 : 1
32	Bye	Andreeva M. (8)
33	Pegula J. (5)	Bye
34	Sonmez Z.	Ruggeri J. (WC)	2 : 1
35	Selekhmeteva O.	Masarova R. (Q)	1 : 2
36	Bye	Fernandez L. (25)
37	Samsonova L. (20)	Bye
38	Li A.	Zhang S.	2 : 1
39	Galfi D. (Q)	Potapova A. (Q)	1 : 2
40	Bye	Muchova K. (11)
41	Osaka N. (15)	Bye
42	Boulter K.	Lys E.	1 : 2
43	Trevisan M. (WC)	Gibson T.	1 : 2
44	Bye	Shnaider D. (19)
45	Navarro E. (28)	Bye
46	Cocciaretto E.	Kraus S. (Q)	2 : 0
47	McNally C.	Kasatkina D.	2 : 0
48	Bye	Swiatek I. (4)
49	Svitolina E. (7)	Bye
50	Basiletti N. (Q)	Tomljanovic A. (LL)	2 : 0
51	Starodubtseva Y.	Waltert S. (Q)	1 : 2
52	Bye	Baptiste H. (32)
53	Keys M. (17)	Bye
54	Stearns P.	Tjen J.	2 : 0
55	Pigato L. (WC)	Grant T. C. (WC)	1 : 2
56	Bye	Bartunkova N. (LL)
57	Alexandrova E. (14)	Bye
58	Siegemund L.	Bejlek S.	2 : 0
59	Pliskova Ka.	Bouzas Maneiro J.	2 : 1
60	Bye	Cristian J. (33)
61	Wang Xin. (31)	Bye
62	Eala A.	Frech M.	2 : 1
63	Tagger L. (LL)	Sakkari M.	1 : 2
64	Bye	Rybakina E. (2)

1/32-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Krejcikova B.	2 : 0
2	Maria T.	Cirstea S. (26)	0 : 2
3	Tauson C. (RET.) (18)	Oliynykova O.	0 : 1
4	Zakharova A.	Noskova L. (13)	0 : 2
5	Bencic B. (12)	Andreescu B.	2 : 0
6	Siniakova K.	Kalinskaya A. (22)	1 : 2
7	Bucsa C. (30)	Zheng Q.	0 : 2
8	Ostapenko J.	Ruse G.	2 : 1
9	Gauff C. (3)	Valentova T.	2 : 0
10	Sierra S.	Kalinina A.	2 : 0
11	Bouzkova M. (24)	Townsend T.	0 : 2
12	Kessler M.	Jovic I. (16)	0 : 2
13	Paolini J. (9)	Jeanjean L.	2 : 1
14	Udvardy P.	Mertens E. (21)	0 : 2
15	Joint M. (29)	Golubic V.	0 : 2
16	Ruzic A.	Andreeva M. (8)	0 : 2
17	Pegula J. (5)	Sonmez Z.	2 : 0
18	Masarova R.	Fernandez L. (25)
19	Samsonova L. (20)	Li A.	2 : 0
20	Potapova A.	Muchova K. (11)	2 : 0
21	Osaka N. (15)	Lys E.
22	Gibson T.	Shnaider D. (19)	1 : 2
23	Navarro E. (28)	Cocciaretto E.
24	McNally C.	Swiatek I. (4)	1 : 2
25	Svitolina E. (7)	Basiletti N.
26	Waltert S.	Baptiste H. (32)
27	Keys M. (17)	Stearns P.	2 : 1
28	Grant T. C.	Bartunkova N.
29	Alexandrova E. (14)	Siegemund L.
30	Pliskova Ka.	Cristian J. (33)
31	Wang Xin. (31)	Eala A.	0 : 2
32	Sakkari M.	Rybakina E. (2)

1/16-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Cirstea S. (26)
2	Oliynykova O.	Noskova L. (13)
3	Bencic B. (12)	Kalinskaya A. (22)
4	Zheng Q.	Ostapenko J.
5	Gauff C. (3)	Sierra S.
6	Townsend T.	Jovic I. (16)
7	Paolini J. (9)	Mertens E. (21)
8	Golubic V.	Andreeva M. (8)
9	Pegula J. (5)	TBD #18
10	Samsonova L. (20)	Potapova A.
11	TBD #21	Shnaider D. (19)
12	TBD #23	Swiatek I. (4)
13	TBD #25	TBD #26
14	Keys M. (17)	TBD #28
15	TBD #29	TBD #30
16	Eala A.	TBD #32

1/8-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8
5	TBD #9	TBD #10
6	TBD #11	TBD #12
7	TBD #13	TBD #14
8	TBD #15	TBD #16

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

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