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Gauff Aims for Cincinnati Title Amidst Strong Rivalry
17 Aug
Summary
- Gauff leads Samsonova 4-0 in their head-to-head matchups.
- Samsonova recently won a grueling three-hour match.
- Gauff reached multiple major semifinals and quarterfinals this year.
Coco Gauff, the No. 4 seed, will commence her Cincinnati Open journey on Sunday, facing unseeded Liudmila Samsonova. Gauff enters the tournament without having played a match yet, having received a bye in the first round. Her recent performances include reaching the semifinals of the Canadian Open and Wimbledon, along with a quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open in 2026.
Samsonova secured her spot in the second round after a hard-fought three-set victory lasting over three hours. She also achieved a Round of 16 appearance in Toronto, defeating Barbora Krejcikova before losing to Elena Rybakina. Gauff has a dominant 4-0 record against Samsonova, winning their most recent encounter in straight sets this past April.
Despite Samsonova's notable recent wins and a grueling victory in the first round, Gauff is considered the favorite due to her consistent deep runs in major tournaments and her perfect record against Samsonova. Gauff's previous successes suggest she has the strategy to counter Samsonova's powerful game.
