Samsonova vs. Keys: Prediction for the US Open third round match

Samsonova defeated Claire Liu in straight sets and faced Tamara Korpach in the second round. The Russian started the game with a break of serve and finished the first set the same way.

Korpacz also started the second set with a break, but immediately after she stopped resisting. Samsonova won the next four games and took a 4-1 lead. Lyudmila easily carried the matter to victory with the score of 6-3, 6-3.

Keys beat Arantcha Rus to advance to the second round where she faced Janina Wickmayer, who reached the semifinals of the US Open in 2009. The American barely broke a sweat in the first set, losing only one game.

The second set was also a breeze for Keys, winning five games in a row to win the match 6-1, 6-2.

Between them, Samsonova and Keys played two matches, and the score in personal meetings was 1-1. The American won their last encounter at the 2022 Adelaide International in straight sets.

Match prediction

Both tennis players played well in the second round, especially Keys. The American never gave up her serve and scored 77% of the points from the first. She also had 20 winners with 12 unforced errors.

Samsonova’s stats were almost the same as Keys’. Both tennis players are known for their powerful shots from the back line and their efficient serves.

If both are playing at a high level, this match could be a masterclass in power tennis. However, they are both equally capable of getting derailed by unnecessary bugs, which can lead to crashes.

Keys prefers to fight offensive players rather than those who use defensive tactics. She usually plays at a high level at the US Open, finishing second here in 2017 behind Sloane Stephens. Thus, it will have a slight advantage, given the local terrain.

Forecast: Madison Keys wins in three sets.