LiontipsLiudmila Samsonova vs Ajla Tomljanovic. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Kremlin Cup
Command Analysis
Liudmila Samsonova had a breakthrough in 2021, she won her first ever WTA title at Berlin and now she is a member of Top-50 in the world rankings. Russian player achieved best results at fast surfaces. In September Liudmila reached the semi-final of Luxembourg indoor tournament, securing a victory over the Olympic champion, Belinda Bencic (6:1, 6:4), along the way.
Samsonova is not so successful at Kremlin Cup. But she already played at that tournament. In 2019 she failed to advance through qualification, in the first match she managed to beat Rakhimova, but then she went down to Flipkens (5:7, 4:6).
Ajla Tomljanovic is also having a successful season. Australian player reached the quarter-final at Wimbledon. At the recent Indian Wells tournament she reached the round of 16 and then suffered a defeat to Kerber (4:6, 1:6).
World No. 47 player has participated at Moscow tournament three times, but it is not a successful competition for her. Tomljanovic managed to advance past the first round at the Russian capital only once. Tomljanovic is not so successful on indoor tournaments - she recorded 13 victories and suffered 15 defeats.
Trends
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In five most recent matches of Samsonova four tiebreaks were played
СтавкаSecond set: total under 9.5
Six most recent matches of Tomljanovic ended with a total under 9.5 games in the second set
Tip and bets
We think that Russian player will be able to advance into the second round of Kremlin Cup. Samsonova is looking confident on indoor courts, she possesses a powerful serve and overall she is in a great form. Not too long ago Samsonova reached the semi-final of Luxembourg tournament.
Our prediction - Samsonova to win
Most recent matches of Samsonova were extremely contested, many tiebreaks were played. We think that she won't be able to record a quick victory over an experienced Tomljanovic.
Our second bet is on total over 20 games
