Over the last meetings Samson, Laura holds wins - 2, losses - 3. Pridankina, Elena on the other hand ends the latest games with wins - 2, losses - 3. Based on this data we come to a conclusion that rivals are in similar shape.
Samson, Laura: Mina Hodzic – (Loss 2:1), Vendula Valdmannova – (Loss 0:2), Valentina Ryser – (Win 2:1), Mia Pohankova – (Loss 2:1), Lucie Havlickova – (Win 2:0).
Pridankina, Elena: Vivian Wolff – (Loss 2:0), Polona Hercog – (Loss 0:2), Martha Matoula – (Loss 0:2), Gergana Topalova – (Win 2:0), Nellie Taraba Wallberg – (Win 2:0).Both contenders have moved to the round_of_32 while beating strong opponents on their way there. In tournaments as Spain, Madrid, Clay every game is meaningful which is why a great matchup awaits us.