Ludmilla Samsonova vs Ann Li predictions, May 07, 2026

May 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Roma, on Thursday,

Ludmilla Samsonova

Ann Li

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As Ludmilla Samsonova prepares to face Ann Li in the upcoming WTA match at the Roma venue on May 7, 2026, both players exhibit similar recent form, having each secured 2 victories in their last 5 matches. This matchup presents an intriguing clash as Samsonova competes on familiar home turf, which could serve as an advantage in terms of crowd support and comfort level.

Samsonova is known for her aggressive baseline play and powerful serves, which allow her to dictate points effectively. However, she may need to improve her consistency to translate her home advantage into a winning performance. On the other hand, Ann Li has demonstrated resilience and adaptability in her playing style, often excelling in long rallies and utilizing strategic shot placement to outmaneuver her opponents.

The bookmakers reflect a tight contest, offering equal odds of 1.83 for both players, further emphasizing the competitive nature of their encounter. According to model predictions, there’s a 45.8% chance for a home win for Samsonova compared to a 54.2% likelihood for an away win for Li, suggesting a closely matched battle. While both players have shown capability recently, the outcome remains uncertain, making this an enticing matchup for tennis enthusiasts and bettors alike.

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50%

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Latest Results

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
09.04.26 Lilli Tagger – Ludmilla Samsonova – 2:0		 05.05.26 Ann Li – Shuai Zhang – 2:1
27.04.26 Ann Li – Leylah Annie Fernandez – 0:2
25.04.26 Iga Swiatek – Ann Li – Swiatek I. Retired
23.04.26 Alycia Parks – Ann Li – 1:2
17.04.26 Marta Kostyuk – Ann Li – 2:1

Facts

  • Samsonova is ranked WTA: 20. Li is ranked WTA: 29.
  • Both players are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Li may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both players in this match.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Samsonova won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 2:3. (average 1:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.06.22 Ann Li – Ludmilla Samsonova – 2:0
    11.03.22 Ludmilla Samsonova – Ann Li – 2:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Krejcikova B. Jacquemot E. 2 : 0
    3 Linette M. Maria T.
    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.
    12 Bye Kalinskaya A. (22)
    13 Bucsa C. (30) Bye
    14 Bondar A. Zheng Q. 1 : 2
    15 Stefanini L. (WC) Ostapenko J.
    16 Bye Anisimova A. (6)
    17 Gauff C. (3) Bye
    18 Putintseva Y. Valentova T.
    19 Sierra S. Korpatsch T. (Q)
    20 Bye Kalinina A. (Q)
    21 Bouzkova M. (24) Bye
    22 Townsend T. (Q) Brancaccio N. (WC)
    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.
    27 Udvardy P. Korneeva A. (Q)
    28 Bye Mertens E. (21)
    29 Joint M. (29) Bye
    30 Golubic V. Urgesi F. (Q)
    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)
    36 Bye Fernandez L. (25)
    37 Samsonova L. (20) Bye
    38 Li A. Zhang S. 2 : 1
    39 Galfi D. (Q) Potapova A. (Q)
    40 Bye Muchova K. (11)
    41 Osaka N. (15) Bye
    42 Boulter K. Lys E.
    43 Trevisan M. (WC) Gibson T. 1 : 2
    44 Bye Shnaider D. (19)
    45 Navarro E. (28) Bye
    46 Cocciaretto E. Kraus S. (Q)
    47 McNally C. Kasatkina D.
    48 Bye Swiatek I. (4)
    49 Svitolina E. (7) Bye
    50 Basiletti N. (Q) Tomljanovic A. (LL)
    51 Starodubtseva Y. Waltert S. (Q)
    52 Bye Baptiste H. (32)
    53 Keys M. (17) Bye
    54 Stearns P. Tjen J.
    55 Pigato L. (WC) Grant T. C. (WC)
    56 Bye Mboko V. (10)
    57 Alexandrova E. (14) Bye
    58 Siegemund L. Bejlek S.
    59 Pliskova Ka. Bouzas Maneiro J.
    60 Bye Cristian J. (33)
    61 Wang Xin. (31) Bye
    62 Eala A. Frech M.
    63 Tagger L. (LL) Sakkari M.
    64 Bye Rybakina E. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Krejcikova B.
    2 TBD #3 Cirstea S. (26)
    3 Tauson C. (18) Oliynykova O.
    4 Zakharova A. Noskova L. (13)
    5 Bencic B. (12) Andreescu B.
    6 TBD #11 Kalinskaya A. (22)
    7 Bucsa C. (30) Zheng Q.
    8 TBD #15 Anisimova A. (6)
    9 Gauff C. (3) TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 Kalinina A.
    11 Bouzkova M. (24) TBD #22
    12 Kessler M. Jovic I. (16)
    13 Paolini J. (9) TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 Mertens E. (21)
    15 Joint M. (29) TBD #30
    16 Ruzic A. Andreeva M. (8)
    17 Pegula J. (5) Sonmez Z.
    18 TBD #35 Fernandez L. (25)
    19 Samsonova L. (20) Li A.
    20 TBD #39 Muchova K. (11)
    21 Osaka N. (15) TBD #42
    22 Gibson T. Shnaider D. (19)
    23 Navarro E. (28) TBD #46
    24 TBD #47 Swiatek I. (4)
    25 Svitolina E. (7) TBD #50
    26 TBD #51 Baptiste H. (32)
    27 Keys M. (17) TBD #54
    28 TBD #55 Mboko V. (10)
    29 Alexandrova E. (14) TBD #58
    30 TBD #59 Cristian J. (33)
    31 Wang Xin. (31) TBD #62
    32 TBD #63 Rybakina E. (2)

    1/16-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
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 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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