Liudmila Samsonova
In short
Russian professional tennis player. She is currently in the news following her first-round exit from the Japan Open in Osaka after losing to Lilli Tagger.
Who they are now
She is a professional tennis player representing Russia. As of April 2026, she reached a career-best doubles ranking of world No. 32.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for her because she was upset by the No. 5 seed Lilli Tagger in the opening round of the Japan Open on 19 October 2026.
An example of their work
She achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 12 in February 2023. She has also competed at a high level in both singles and doubles tournaments on the WTA tour.