Liudmila Samsonova vs Elena Rybakina Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA National Bank Open

Prediction published on 08/08/2026, 19:38  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 08/08/2026 at 20:00 in Tennis Predictions

Second seed Elena Rybakina and the unseeded Liudmila Samsonova are set to face off for the third time at the Canadian Open. The two will duel in the fourth round. Four of their earlier six meetings needed a deciding set, and that will also be a feature in our prediction here.

Samsonova won the first four meetings with Rybakina. Two of those were in the Canadian Open in alternate years in Montreal. One of these matches was on her way to finishing as runner-up.

Samsonova will hope to return to her dominant ways again and secure a big win to boost her confidence. The Russian, who has compiled a nervy 15-18 record, defeated qualifier Maya Joint in a grueling three-hour battle in the last round.

Advancing to the fourth round has catapulted Samsonova 15 places to 40th in the live ranking.

Elena Rybakina has turned the tables around on Samsonova in recent meetings and arrives as the favorite to win here. The world number two has claimed victory in the last two showdowns with Samsonova.

In their most recent meeting, the Kazakh won in three sets to lift the 2025 Strasbourg title. To set up their latest duel, Rybakina saw off the challenge of 25th seed Ann Li, winning in straight sets.

Rybakina has compiled a 36-11 record and won titles in Melbourne and Indian Wells.