May 20, 2025 | WTA 500, Strasbourg | Start: 17:30 Berlin time
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Parry vs Samsonova: Clash of Two Tennis Racquets
In the second round of the WTA 500 tournament in Strasbourg, local favorite Diane Parry faces off against one of Russia’s top players, Liudmila Samsonova. Despite home-court advantage and crowd support, there’s no need for guesswork here — the favorite is clear.
Diane Parry: Local Hope, But Lacking Ambition
The Frenchwoman opened her home campaign with a hard-fought win over Leylah Fernandez — 7–5, 7–6. The match lasted over two hours and showed that Parry is gritty and determined, but lacks real firepower or consistency. She converted four break points but also had shaky moments on serve.
It’s worth noting that Parry is currently ranked well outside the WTA top 30, and matches against players of Samsonova’s caliber are always a tough ask.
Liudmila Samsonova: Time to Build Momentum
The clay season hasn’t been smooth sailing for Samsonova so far. Early exits in Stuttgart and Rome, and a frustrating loss to Yulia Starodubtseva in Madrid, have slowed her down. Still, she remains a heavyweight compared to most of the draw in Strasbourg.
In the first round, Samsonova dispatched Linda Noskova with ease — 6–1, 7–5. The match lasted just 90 minutes, during which the Russian secured five breaks and didn’t drop her serve once. It’s a clear sign that she’s getting into rhythm and could be peaking just in time for Roland Garros.
Prediction: Samsonova Should Cruise
Parry vs Samsonova is a textbook matchup of local promise versus elite-tier regular. The class gap is significant: Samsonova is ranked No. 21 in the world and brings superior power, technique, and mental toughness to the court.
Parry will fight, no doubt — but dealing with Samsonova’s heavy serve and aggressive pace might be too much. Expect a confident two-set win for the Russian.
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