Liudmila Samsonova vs Hailey Baptiste Prediction & Picks - Abu Dhabi Open
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
After battling out to three sets in each of their first two meetings, Liudmila Samsonova of Russia and Hailey Baptiste of the United States are locked in another electrifying clash in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open on Thursday.
Recommended Pick: Over 20.5 Games
Potential Payout: $225 for every $125 Bet (-125).
Current Form:
Samsonova has flexed her might in the first two matches in Abu Dhabi, blasting former Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-0 and rising star Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2. In this tournament, Samsonova is winning 74.1 percent of her first serves and has converted 10 of 14 breakpoint chances. The Russian boasts a 59.2 percent win rate in hard-court matches.
Baptiste advanced to the quarterfinal of the WTA 500 event after grinding out -6, 0-6, 6-3 win over No.4 seed and former top-10 Emma Navarro. Baptiste prevented a total meltdown after losing 0-6 in the second set by winning 83 percent of her first balls to hold all her serves in the third set. She also converted a crucial breakpoint in the 8th game to get ahead 5-3 in the deciding set.
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Liudmila Samsonova vs Hailey Baptiste Form
Liudmila Samsonova and Hailey Baptiste Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Feb 3, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
Feb 1, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
Jan 20, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 12, 2026 - WTA Adelaide
Jan 9, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
Jan 8, 2026 - WTA Brisbane
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Feb 3, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
Feb 1, 2026 - Abu Dhabi Open
Jan 22, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 20, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 17, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 11, 2026 - Hobart International
Liudmila Samsonova against Hailey Baptiste : Head to Head (H2H)
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May 8, 2025 - WTA Rome
Liudmila Samsonova - Hailey Baptiste Key Points
- Hailey Baptiste is winning 66.7 percent of her first serves at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open.
- Hailey Baptiste eliminated No.4 seed Emma Navarro 7-6, 0-6, 6-3 in the second round.
- Liudmila Samsonova is winning 74.7 percent of her first serves at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open.
- Liudmila Samsonova carries a 30-21 record in quarterfinal matches.
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Our Liudmila Samsonova vs Hailey Baptiste Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Liudmila Samsonova and Hailey Baptiste duke it out in another three-set clash.
The first two matches between Samsonova and Baptiste were decided in three sets, and I would not be surprised if we witness another three-set banger from these two players. Both players pack a lot of power behind their serves, allowing them to hold most of their serves. Samsonova defeated Baptiste 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 at the Australian Open in 2020, but the American got the payback win five years later 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in Rome. For that, I am taking my chance on the Over 20.5 games in anticipation of another three-set encounter.
Our betting prediction for Liudmila Samsonova vs. Hailey Baptiste: Over 20.5 GamesAll tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
