Wow. Liudmila Samsonova improves to 4-0 vs. Elena Rybakina, beats the 2022 Wimbledon champ 7-6(7), 6-3 to reach her 2nd WTA 1000 final of the year. Faces Swiatek tomorrow for the Beijing title.
Liudmila Samsonova dumps out Elena Rybakina to set up China Open final with Iga Swiatek
WTASaturday, 07 October 2023 at 12:30
The final of the 2023 China Open is set with Liudmila Samsonova set to face Iga Swiatek on Sunday in Beijing after seeing off Elena Rybakina in a stunning win.
It was a tricky Head to Head for Rybakina pre match with the Kazakh being 4-0 down to the Russian who is well known for being a spoiler and also won earlier in the season against her in Montreal.
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Albeit in comparison, Rybakina complained about scheduling problems last time out which weren’t a factor this time.
Playing some of her best tennis of the year, Rybakina was unable to deliver losing out 7-6(7), 6-3. This after she brutally thrashed Aryna Sabalenka yesterday but no follow up.
Now Swiatek awaits Samsonova who has found a new lease of life this week after firm doubts. A care free attitude from the former dominant Pole sees her favourite to return to the winners’ circle this weekend. She saw off Coco Gauff earlier today.
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