Kayla Day vs Liudmila Samsonova

Kayla Day vs Liudmila Samsonova: match analysis

Guadalajara puts Kayla Day against Liudmila Samsonova on 17 September 2026. Kayla Day has too few matches on record for a firm rating, so the model keeps that rating close to average.

Result against the prediction

Final score in sets: 1–2 (6-7, 6-2, 6-7). This match was not in the prediction record, which only takes matches locked before they start.

Form and context

Kayla Day comes in with a 6–4 record from the last 10 matches. The latest result was a 2–0 win over Elvina Kalieva at Guadalajara (14 September). ATP/WTA-level record in 2026: 11–6. The strongest opponent beaten recently was Diane Parry, rated 1633.

Recent form for Liudmila Samsonova: 7–3 in the last 10. The latest result was a 2–1 win over Marta Kostyuk at Guadalajara (17 September). ATP/WTA-level record in 2026: 14–13. Best recent win: Marta Kostyuk (rated 1781).

Head to head

They have not met before in our records, so there is no head to head to lean on.

Key factors

• Rating gap: 102 points in favour of Liudmila Samsonova. This drives most of the win probability.
• Form over the last 10: Kayla Day 6–4 against Liudmila Samsonova 7–3.
• Tour-level experience in our data: Kayla Day 17 matches, Liudmila Samsonova 53. Ratings from lower-tier events are pulled towards the average.
• One of these players has a moderate record behind their rating, so the forecast is less firm than it looks.