Quick Info
| Profession | Professional tennis player |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Olenegorsk, Murmansk Oblast, Russia |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Liudmila Samsonova
20/04/2026
Samsonova reached a career-high doubles ranking of No. 32 on this date. The milestone came during a strong 2026 season in which she also won the doubles title at the Stuttgart Open alongside Nicole Melichar-Martinez.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Liudmila Dmitrievna Samsonova |
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| Summary | Russian professional tennis player who competes on the WTA Tour. She previously represented Italy from 2014 to 2018 before switching to Russia. She won the 2026 Stuttgart doubles title with Nicole Melichar-Martinez. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 182 cm |
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| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Backhand | Two-handed |
Personal Life
| Residence | Olenegorsk, Russia (listed residence); trains largely outside Russia |
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Relationships & More
| Coach | Alessandro Dumitrache (2020–2025); Danilo Pizzorno (2019–August 2025) |
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Family
| Father | Dmitry Samsonova, a former table tennis player |
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| Mother | Svetlana Samsonova |
Career
| Turned Professional | 2013 | ||||
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| Country Representation |
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| WTA Tour Debut | 2019 | ||||
| Career-High Singles Ranking | No. 12 (27/02/2023) | ||||
| Career-High Doubles Ranking | No. 32 (20/04/2026) | ||||
| Singles Titles | 5 | ||||
| Doubles Titles | 4 | ||||
| First WTA Title | German Open, Berlin, 2021 | ||||
| Notable Results |
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| Team Competition | Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed Cup) with Russia, undefeated record of 5-0 in the 2020-21 competition |
Favourites
| City | Beijing |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Big-hitting baseline game with a strong serve |
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| Handedness | Right-handed with a two-handed backhand |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her father urged her to take up tennis rather than table tennis, and she began playing at age six. | |
| 2. Her family moved to Italy when she was about one year old. | |
| 3. Her early training took place at the Piatti Tennis Center in Bordighera after a local tennis association helped fund her. | |
| 4. Her father was invited to play for a table tennis club in Ferentino, based near Turin. |
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