Wimbledon: Iga Swiatek vs. Liudmila Samsonova Picks — Pole to Continue Dominant Steak on Grass? (Jul 9)

Polish star Iga Swiatek is widely regarded as one of the best players on a clay surface, but the 24-year-old has emerged as a leading contender on the grass at the All England Club this summer.

The Pole has been in excellent form across her last two matches, dropping just ten games against high-quality opponents. Her latest win against Clara Tauson was a statement success, and promises that she could be difficult to beat in the latter stages.

Liudmila Samsonova is an interesting opponent this week. The 26-year-old is yet to drop a set at Wimbledon this year, but she will be coming up against a high seeded player for the first time at the All England Club.

Iga Swiatek vs. Liudmila Samsonova Overview

Odds

Iga Swiatek vs. Liudmila Samsonova Head-to-Head Record

Iga Swiatek holds a dominant advantage against her opponent this week. The Pole has won all four previous clashes between the stars, which includes a straight sets success at the U.S. Open in 2024.

Match Preview

Despite being a highly-regarded player on the clay, Swiatek has found her best form on the grass this summer. The Pole has already matched her best appearance at Wimbledon after reaching the quarterfinals, but she has never previously reached the final four.

However, there is a strong argument that Swiatek is growing into the competition this year, as her performances are getting better and better with every round. In the round of 16, she cruised through a challenge against a talented rival to win in straight sets, winning an impressive 92% of the points on first serve.

This summer has already marked Samsonova’s best run in a Grand Slam, with her previous best run coming when reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2021. Despite that, she only has a higher win rate at the U.S. Open than she does at the All England Club.

Her performances have caught the eye so far this summer, as she has won each of her last four matches without dropping a set. Not only that, but she only dropped five games in a single clash for the first time in the round of 16.

Iga Swiatek vs. Liudmila Samsonova Picks

Samsonova has been in fine form at Wimbledon this summer, and she has the skills to pose serious questions of Swiatek.

However, the Pole has been a different animal on the grass in 2025 compared to previous years, and she looks like a solid chance to reach at least the semi-final stage.