Bet on Liudmila Samsonova vs Jessica Pegula on Tennis

Jessica Pegula is narrowly favored to win against Liudmila Samsonova, with early market odds typically around 1.65–1.75 for Pegula and 2.05–2.25 for Samsonova based on their hard-court rankings and Pegula’s higher seeding in Brisbane. Pegula’s consistent top-5 level results on hard courts and recent three-set comeback over Anna Kalinskaya in Brisbane give her a slight edge over Samsonova’s more streaky but powerful game, making Pegula the statistical favorite with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Liudmila Samsonova and Jessica Pegula in the Brisbane (W) event is scheduled to start on 1/9/2026 at 5:00:00 AM UTC. Local time in Brisbane (AEST, UTC+10) for this start is 3:00:00 PM on the same calendar day.

The Samsonova vs Pegula clash at Brisbane (W) will be played in Brisbane, Australia, at the Queensland Tennis Centre, the traditional venue for the Brisbane International. The complex features multiple outdoor Plexicushion hard courts including the main Pat Rafter Arena, which holds roughly 5,500–7,000 spectators in a modern, open-bowl design optimized for day and night sessions.

Market projections point to Jessica Pegula winning in straight or tight three sets, with Pegula often priced near 1.70 on the moneyline and Samsonova around 2.15, reflecting Pegula’s superior return game and more stable hold percentage on hard courts. Bettors may also find value on over 21.5 total games given Samsonova’s big serve and both players’ recent three-set matches in Brisbane, indicating a competitive baseline battle rather than a quick rout.

In previous head-to-head meetings, Jessica Pegula holds a slim advantage over Liudmila Samsonova on hard courts, with Pegula typically edging their encounters thanks to her higher first-serve return points won and fewer unforced errors in long rallies. Their matchups have generally been close, often extending to deciding sets, which supports the expectation of another tight contest in Brisbane.