Elise Mertens vs Liudmila Samsonova Head-to-Head Stats
Elise Mertens leads the head-to-head 0–0 against Liudmila Samsonova since 2025 across 0 meetings. Upcoming context: WTA Berlin - 1/16-finals, WTA Berlin - 1/16-finals, clay court, 2026-06-15. Match odds (Pinnacle): Elise Mertens 1.52, Liudmila Samsonova 2.66.
Head-to-Head metrics (per match average, last 10)
- 1st Serve In: Mertens 61.4%, Samsonova 60.8%
- Aces / match: Mertens 3.2, Samsonova 1.7
- BP Saved: Mertens 17%, Samsonova 14.8%
- BP Converted: Mertens 19.4%, Samsonova 17.3%
- Return Pts Won: Mertens 44.9%, Samsonova 43.6%
- Service Pts Won: Mertens 60.2%, Samsonova 56.9%
- Winners / match: Mertens 28.5, Samsonova 17
- Unforced Errors / match: Mertens 31.5, Samsonova 40
Performance profile (last 10 matches average)
- 1st serve in: Mertens 61.4%, Samsonova 60.8%
- aces per match: Mertens 3.2, Samsonova 1.7
- break points saved: Mertens 17%, Samsonova 14.8%
- break points converted: Mertens 19.4%, Samsonova 17.3%
- return points won: Mertens 44.9%, Samsonova 43.6%
- service points won: Mertens 60.2%, Samsonova 56.9%
Match control
- Dominance Score: Mertens +4.8, Samsonova -1.6
- Break Point Efficiency: Mertens -63.6, Samsonova -67.9
Recent form
- Elise Mertens recent form (last 5 singles, 2025+): 2 wins, 3 losses — L, W, L, W, L
- Liudmila Samsonova recent form (last 5 singles, 2025+): 1 wins, 4 losses — L, L, L, L, W
Key rivalry stats
- Tiebreak sets won: Mertens 0, Samsonova 0.
- Deciding-set wins: Mertens 0, Samsonova 0.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Per match averages · last 10 · since 2025
Performance Profile
Last 10 matches avg · since 2025
Match Control
Pressure & control · last 10 matches · since 2025
Dominance Score
Break Point Efficiency
Form Momentum
Cumulative singles wins · last 10 · since 2025
Surface Form
W–L on each court · last 10 singles · since 2025
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Match Overview
This WTA Berlin 1/16-finals match on June 15, 2026, features Elise Mertens, ranked 22, against Liudmila Samsonova, ranked 35. Both players are right-handed, with Mertens standing at 179cm and Samsonova at 180cm. The match is scheduled to take place on clay.
Head-to-Head History
This will be the first meeting between Mertens and Samsonova in the dataset. Neither player has recorded any wins against the other in their head-to-head history within the provided data.
Surface Analysis
Both Mertens and Samsonova have not recorded any wins on clay, hard, grass, or indoor surfaces in the 2025+ data window. This match on clay will be an opportunity for either player to establish their form on this surface. The surface performance data for both players is currently at zero across all categories.
Current Form
Mertens enters this match with a recent form of two wins and three losses, holding a 40% win rate over her last five matches. Samsonova's recent form shows one win and four losses, resulting in a 20% win rate over her last five matches. Mertens is on a one-match losing streak, while Samsonova is currently on a four-match losing streak.
Key Factors
- Mertens has a higher first serve percentage at 61.4% compared to Samsonova's 60.8%, and averages more aces per match (3.2 vs 1.7).
- Mertens demonstrates a stronger ability to save break points (17% vs 14.8%) and convert them (19.4% vs 17.3%).
- Mertens has a notable advantage in winners per match (28.5 vs 17) and fewer unforced errors (31.5 vs 40) compared to Samsonova.