Danielle Collins - Lyudmila Samsonova: prediction for the WTA Strasbourg match

Current form

Collins is close to making it to the finals and competing for the title for the second year in a row in Strasbourg. Last season, her compatriot Madison Keys (1-6, 2-6) stood in her way. This time, it took only two matches for Danielle to get out. In each of them, she did not show a stable game, but still beat Kenin (6-1, 1-6, 6-2) and Radukana (4-6, 6-1, 6-3). Collins did not play the quarterfinals, as her opponent, Kalinskaya, withdrew from the match.

Professional qualities

Danielle is distinguished by her ability to adapt to her rivals, to find their weaknesses. It is often clear tactics and experience that help her achieve success. Of course, we also note the American's good forehand.

Current indicators in the tour

Collins does not play many tournaments, she has played 17 matches in total since the beginning of the year, 11 of which were victorious. In the ranking, the American tennis player is in 46th position.

Interesting facts for betting

• In two matches in Strasbourg, Collins played three sets each.
• In the previous three matches with Collins, more than nine games were played in the second game.

Current form

Samsonova could not show anything on the ground for a long time, but in Strasbourg she gained the necessary shape, and most importantly, gained self-confidence. It's important for Lyudmila to win a few matches and catch the right wave. On the grid, the Russian tennis player first dealt with Noskova and Parry without losing sets, and in the quarterfinals, in a stubborn struggle, she broke the resistance of Badosa (6-4, 3-6, 6-4).

Professional qualities

Lyudmila refers to tennis players who play strictly in an attacking manner. She doesn't like to spend a long time and persistently holding protracted draws, she tries to punch hard at the first opportunity. We also note her sharp and bold technique. In many ways, due to this, she coped with Badosa the day before.

Current indicators in the tour

Samsonova has 13 wins and 11 losses since the beginning of the year. Before Strasbourg, she had one semi-final, in Adelaide back in January, she lost to Keys at this stage.

Interesting facts for betting

• Samsonova defeated Collins in the only face-to-face meeting on the hard court in 2023.
• In the two previous matches in Strasbourg with Samsonova, more than nine games were played in the first set.