Tamara Zidansek vs Laura Samson

WTA Mallorca (Spain), Clay. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 03:00.

Updated

Laura Samson beat Tamara Zidansek 6-1, 1-6, 6-3, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. They are tied 1-1 in their head-to-head. Zidansek is 6-4 in their last 10, Samson 6-4.

Result: Laura Samson beat Tamara Zidansek 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. The model's pick won.

Pre-match prediction

The model makes Laura Samson a 69% favorite. At -141 the sportsbook implies 59% for Laura Samson, 10 points below the model's 69%.

Model
31%
Book
49%

Model minus book: -18 pts

Model
69%
Book
59%

Model minus book: +10 pts

Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Laura Samson at -141 · Model track record

Player comparison

Tamara ZidansekLaura Samson
Tennis Gauge rating68976837
Tour rankWTA #118WTA #166
Last 10 matches6-46-4
Last 30 days3-24-2
Current streak1 Win2 Losses
Season record33-2037-22
UTR11.9611.94
Elo (52 weeks)16301642
Best surfaceClayClay
Worst surfaceGrassHard

Head to head

Tied 1-1.

DateWinnerScoreTournament
17.10.2026Laura Samson6-1, 1-6, 6-3Spain Mallorca
25.08.2026Tamara Zidansek6-7, 6-4, 7-5USA US Open

Recent form

Tamara Zidansek, last 10

DateOpponentScore
28.10.2026Katrina Scott W6-1, 6-2
17.10.2026Laura Samson L6-1, 1-6, 6-3
16.10.2026Rebeka Masarova W6-4, 3-6, 6-3
15.10.2026Joelle Lilly Sophie Steur W6-2, 6-1
13.10.2026Despina Papamichail W6-4, 6-2
28.09.2026Ksenia Zaytseva L6-4, 7-6
22.09.2026Kimberly Birrell L7-6, 6-4
07.9.2026Tessa Johanna Brockmann L4-6, 7-6, 6-3
31.08.2026Maria Timofeeva L6-3, 7-5
28.08.2026Bianca Andreescu W2-6, 6-3, 6-4

Laura Samson, last 10

DateOpponentScore
26.10.2026Alice Tubello L6-0, 6-4
18.10.2026Ariana Geerlings L6-2, 6-2
17.10.2026Tamara Zidansek W6-1, 1-6, 6-3
16.10.2026Andrea Lazaro Garcia W6-0
15.10.2026Lucie Nguyen Tan W6-0, 6-3
12.10.2026Maria Aran Teixido Garcia W6-3, 2-6, 6-3
21.09.2026Noemi Basiletti L6-3, 6-4
19.09.2026Samira De Stefano L6-3, 1-6, 6-4
18.09.2026Anastasiya Soboleva W6-4, 6-1
16.09.2026Weronika Falkowska W6-7, 6-0, 6-3

Common opponents, last 12 months

OpponentTamara ZidansekLaura Samson
Anna Bondar 1-0
W 7-6, 6-7, 7-5
0-1
L 7-6, 6-1
Kaitlin Quevedo 0-1
L 4-6, 6-2
2-0
W 2-6, 6-3, 6-1, W 6-3, 6-4
Lucia Bronzetti 1-0
W 6-2, 6-7, 6-3
1-1
W 7-5, 6-4, L 7-6, 6-1
Lucie Havlickova 1-0
W 6-4, 4-6, 10-8
1-0
W 6-4, 6-2
Maria Sara Popa 1-0
W 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
1-0
W 6-3, 6-4
Sara Sorribes Tormo 1-0
W 6-7, 6-2, 6-1
1-0
W 7-6, 6-4
Teodora Kostovic 0-1
L 6-3, 6-0
1-0
W 6-0, 6-4
Veronika Erjavec 4-0
W 7-6, 6-3, W 6-0, 6-3, W 7-5, 4-6, 7-6, W 6-1, 6-4
0-1
L 6-4, 6-0

Earlier previews of this matchup

  • 2026-10-16: WTA Mallorca (Spain), model gave Tamara Zidansek 31% at +103

Tamara Zidansek vs Laura Samson: quick answers

Who won Tamara Zidansek vs Laura Samson?

Laura Samson beat Tamara Zidansek 6-1, 1-6, 6-3, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.

What is the head-to-head record between Tamara Zidansek and Laura Samson?

They are tied 1-1. Their most recent meeting was on October 17, 2026, won by Laura Samson 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 at Spain Mallorca.

Who is in better form, Tamara Zidansek or Laura Samson?

Tamara Zidansek is 6-4 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Win). Laura Samson is 6-4 (current streak: 2 Losses).

How does Tennis Gauge rate Tamara Zidansek and Laura Samson?

Tamara Zidansek is rated 6897 (WTA #118) and Laura Samson is rated 6837 (WTA #166). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.

What are the odds for Tamara Zidansek vs Laura Samson?

Tamara Zidansek is priced at +103 and Laura Samson at -141, which implies a 49% and 59% chance to win. The model rates Laura Samson 10 points higher than the odds do (69% vs 59%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.