Tamara Zidansek vs Laura Samson
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.
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 minus book: -18 pts
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 Zidansek | Laura Samson | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6897 | 6837 |
| Tour rank | WTA #118 | WTA #166 |
| Last 10 matches | 6-4 | 6-4 |
| Last 30 days | 3-2 | 4-2 |
| Current streak | 1 Win | 2 Losses |
| Season record | 33-20 | 37-22 |
| UTR | 11.96 | 11.94 |
| Elo (52 weeks) | 1630 | 1642 |
| Best surface | Clay | Clay |
| Worst surface | Grass | Hard |
Head to head
Tied 1-1.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10.2026 | Laura Samson | 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 | Spain Mallorca |
| 25.08.2026 | Tamara Zidansek | 6-7, 6-4, 7-5 | USA US Open |
Recent form
Tamara Zidansek, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.10.2026 | Katrina Scott | W | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 17.10.2026 | Laura Samson | L | 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 |
| 16.10.2026 | Rebeka Masarova | W | 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 15.10.2026 | Joelle Lilly Sophie Steur | W | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 13.10.2026 | Despina Papamichail | W | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 28.09.2026 | Ksenia Zaytseva | L | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 22.09.2026 | Kimberly Birrell | L | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 07.9.2026 | Tessa Johanna Brockmann | L | 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 |
| 31.08.2026 | Maria Timofeeva | L | 6-3, 7-5 |
| 28.08.2026 | Bianca Andreescu | W | 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
Laura Samson, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10.2026 | Alice Tubello | L | 6-0, 6-4 |
| 18.10.2026 | Ariana Geerlings | L | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 17.10.2026 | Tamara Zidansek | W | 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 |
| 16.10.2026 | Andrea Lazaro Garcia | W | 6-0 |
| 15.10.2026 | Lucie Nguyen Tan | W | 6-0, 6-3 |
| 12.10.2026 | Maria Aran Teixido Garcia | W | 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 |
| 21.09.2026 | Noemi Basiletti | L | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 19.09.2026 | Samira De Stefano | L | 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 |
| 18.09.2026 | Anastasiya Soboleva | W | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 16.09.2026 | Weronika Falkowska | W | 6-7, 6-0, 6-3 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Tamara Zidansek | Laura 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.