Taylor Townsend vs Liudmila Samsonova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do the players compare on second serve performance? Over the last six months, Townsend has a second serve point win rate of 41.7%, slightly behind Samsonova's 42.11%.
• Samsonova outperforms Townsend in returning second serves, winning 50.12% of points, compared to Townsend's 46.26%.
• In contrast, Townsend is slightly better at returning first serves, winning 30.97% of points compared to Samsonova’s 28.04%.
• When facing breakpoints, Townsend has been more resilient, saving 56.19% in recent matches, whereas Samsonova has saved only 49.15%.
• Over the past year, Townsend has won 57.89% of her matches, marginally outpacing Samsonova's 56.6% success rate.
• On preferred surfaces, Townsend excels on clay with a 69% win rate, while her weakest is on grass with 38%. Samsonova performs best on grass with a 67% win rate, and her least effective surface is clay at 59%.
• In the Masters series events, Townsend has a higher win percentage of 61.11% compared to Samsonova’s 45%.
• Why might Townsend have faced easier opponents? Townsend's recent opponents averaged a rank of 122.18, while Samsonova competed against stronger players with an average rank of 55.98.
• In deciding sets, Townsend has been more successful, winning 62% of these situations compared to Samsonova's 44% win rate.
• Analyzing break points, Samsonova holds the edge by converting 36.04% of opportunities, against Townsend’s 30.57%.

Editorial Prediction (August 9, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match between Townsend and Samsonova presents an intriguing battle of strengths and weaknesses. Townsend shows slight superiority on first serve returns and break points saved, which could be decisive in closely contested sets.

Samsonova's higher proficiency in converting break points and competing against higher-ranked opponents indicates strong competitive experience. However, Townsend’s dominance in deciding sets could prove crucial if the match extends to the distance.

Considering these factors, while Townsend’s resilience shines under pressure and in pivotal moments, Samsonova's consistent performance against tougher competition and slight edge in serving stats points towards a slight advantage. Despite Townsend's resilience, the prediction leans towards Samsonova as the likely victor in this match.