Veronika Kudermetova has carved out a niche as a formidable competitor on hard courts, boasting a career baseline win rate of nearly 56% on this surface. Currently riding a wave of improvement, her performance trajectory over the last two years shows a rising trend, indicating that she is finding her rhythm at a critical juncture in her career. This momentum reflects her aggressive playing style, particularly her serve, which has become increasingly effective.
In her most recent outings, Kudermetova secured three consecutive victories at Wimbledon, including a solid win over A. Charaeva. Despite a mixed result at WTA Berlin earlier this month, her recent form suggests she’s managing to build crucial momentum. With a perfect record from her last three matches and the crowd support at Wimbledon, she looks poised to extend her success against fellow Russian Liudmila Samsonova.
Match results: P. Kudermetova
25 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
P. Kudermetova
A. Charaeva
21
46
64
61
W
24 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
P. Kudermetova
C. Ngounoue
20
61
62
W
23 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
P. Kudermetova
J. Ponchet
21
16
62
63
W
14 Jun 2026WTA Berlin
P. Kudermetova
S. Kraus
00
L
9 Jun 2026WTA London
M. Bouzkova
P. Kudermetova
20
60
63
L
7 Jun 2026WTA London
A. Charaeva
P. Kudermetova
12
36
64
46
W
7 Jun 2026WTA London
P. Hon
P. Kudermetova
12
64
46
36
W
22 May 2026WTA French Open
P. Kudermetova
Xiy. Wang
02
36
36
L
20 May 2026WTA French Open
P. Kudermetova
V. Tomova
10
63
W
19 May 2026WTA French Open
P. Kudermetova
A. Koevermans
10
61
W
L. Samsonova
Player Overview
Liudmila Samsonova has shown flashes of brilliance throughout her career but is currently grappling with inconsistencies, reflected in her recent performances. Her career baseline win percentage hovers around the mid-50s, but her past two years have seen a decline in form, which is concerning heading into a major like Wimbledon. While she has a potent serve, her effectiveness has waned, particularly on grass, where she has struggled to find her footing.
Samsonova's recent results paint a troubling picture. She has lost her last two matches, including a narrow defeat to E. Svitolina at WTA Bad Homburg. With only one win in her last five matches, her confidence seems fragile, and her historical performance at Wimbledon does not offer much solace. Facing a confident Kudermetova could prove challenging, and Samsonova will need to find her best form quickly if she hopes to turn the tide in this matchup.
Match results: L. Samsonova
23 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
L. Samsonova
E. Svitolina
12
63
36
26
L
21 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
L. Samsonova
K. Siniakova
20
63
75
W
15 Jun 2026WTA Berlin
E. Mertens
L. Samsonova
21
16
63
60
L
8 Jun 2026WTA London
H. Dart
L. Samsonova
21
57
64
63
L
25 May 2026WTA French Open
L. Samsonova
J. Teichmann
02
46
46
L
18 May 2026WTA Strasbourg
D. Kasatkina
L. Samsonova
20
75
63
L
10 May 2026WTA Rome
L. Samsonova
A. Potapova
02
36
26
L
8 May 2026WTA Rome
L. Samsonova
A. Li
20
64
63
W
26 Apr 2026WTA Madrid
L. Noskova
L. Samsonova
10
L
24 Apr 2026WTA Madrid
J. Tjen
L. Samsonova
02
26
16
W
Players Analysis
P. Kudermetova has shown strong form recently, winning her last three matches, including a notable victory against A. Charaeva in the final of the WTA Wimbledon. Her performance has been characterized by solid serving and effective baseline play. In contrast, L. Samsonova has struggled, losing her last two matches, including a recent defeat to E. Svitolina. This trend may impact her confidence going into this matchup.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In their previous encounter, P. Kudermetova defeated L. Samsonova in straight sets, showcasing her ability to dominate the match. Kudermetova's recent form includes a higher average of games won per match compared to Samsonova, who has been conceding more games. The head-to-head record favors Kudermetova, who has a 100% win rate against Samsonova, winning their only match convincingly.
P. Kudermetova — L. Samsonova Prediction
Given the current form and head-to-head statistics, P. Kudermetova is favored to win this match. She has demonstrated superior performance in recent tournaments, particularly on grass, which is the surface for this match. Expect Kudermetova to leverage her strong serve and aggressive baseline game to secure a victory.
Final score in sets: 2:0
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1 - P. Kudermetova, Set 2 - P. Kudermetova
Expected aces: 5
Double faults: 2
Break points: 4
Kudermetova's strategy will likely involve aggressive returns and taking control of the net, while Samsonova may need to focus on her serve to avoid giving Kudermetova easy points. The match dynamics suggest that if Kudermetova can maintain her serving consistency, she will be difficult to beat.
3 Reasons Why P. Kudermetova Will Win
Recent Form: P. Kudermetova has won her last three matches, displaying strong performance and confidence, especially in the WTA Wimbledon.
Head-to-Head Advantage: Kudermetova has a perfect record against Samsonova, winning their only encounter in straight sets, indicating a psychological edge.
Surface Suitability: Kudermetova's playing style is well-suited to grass, where she has performed better compared to Samsonova, who has struggled on this surface recently.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
30.06.2026 17:30WTA Wimbledon
P. Kudermetova
L. Samsonova
20
1100
53
23
42
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