Australian Open Prediction: Liudmila Samsonova vs Amanda Anisimova; Preview Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The stage is up for grabs and the stars are all set to bring out their best game as the Australian Open kick starts in just a few hours. Carrying the American hopes on her shoulder Amanda Anisimova will be looking to bring out her best game and make it as far as she could at the upcoming tournament in Melbourne.

Standing her way will be the dominant force of Liudmila Samsonova. With the two stars battling it out for supremacy, who among the two could prevail victorious in their first round at the tournament? Let’s find out!

Liudmila Samsonova vs Amanda Anisimova: Preview

Liudmila Samsonova, seeded 13th, kicks off her Australian Open 2024 against Amanda Anisimova on Sunday, January 14. After a challenging period post her runner-up finish at Abu Dhabi in February last year, the Russian found her stride in the latter half, making quarterfinal appearances during the grass season and an impressive run at the WTA 1000 event in Montreal.

Currently ranked 14th globally, just two spots away from her career-best, Samsonova’s form has been inconsistent this year, facing early exits in Brisbane and Adelaide. On the other hand, her opponent, Amanda Anisimova returns to the Australian Open with a special ranking after an indefinite break due to burnout.

Despite a recent win against Pavlyuchenkova at the ASB Classic, Anisimova faced a setback against Bouzkova. Ranked 339th currently in the WTA rankings, she targets a strong showing in a Slam where she reached the last 16 in 2019 and 2022

Samsonova vs Anisimova: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two players, the American player has a slight edge over Samsonova. With only one meeting between the two, Anisimova managed to bag the win in straight sets and proved her dominance over her rival. Their meeting came back in Adelaide last year and she won the match by 7-5, 6-3.

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With a chance to level the score, Samsonova will be looking to give everything it takes. On the other hand, Amanda Anisimova will be looking to double her lead and make her way into the next round of the tournament.

Prediction: Samsonova could secure a win over Amanda Anisimova and progress further

Coming into the tournament as 13th seed, she will have high expectations and will be looking to grab a win against her American rival and secure a spot in the second round. However, form has not been by her side recently.

On the other hand, coming after a long gap of 8 months, her opponent will not make things easy for her. Despite her second-round loss at the ASB Classic, she will look to secure a much-needed win and keep her hopes alive to stay in the tournament. However, it is only time that will reveal who among the two makes it further. What are your views on this? Do let us know in the comments below!

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