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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
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Liudmila Samsonova and Ann Li will meet in the round of 64 of the WTA Italian Open event on Friday.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced tennis model predicts Liudmila Samsonova as the most likely winner of the Samsonova vs. Li match.
This article offers further insights into Friday's match, including best bets and picks.
Samsonova vs. Li prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's Samsonova-Li women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Samsonova a 56% chance of defeating Li at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
Additionally, Samsonova has a 55% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show that the bookmakers have got it right with the -1.5 games spread, with each player projected to have a 50-50 chance of covering, while the over 21.5 games has a 53% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Liudmila Samsonova vs. Ann Li odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Samsonova | Li |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -144 | +124 |
| First Set | -139 | +110 |
| Game Spread | -1.5 (-122) | +1.5 (-110) |
| Total Games | o21.5 (-110) | u21.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Samsonova vs. Li picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Li | +124 |
| First Set | Li | -110 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Ann Li to win the first set.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Samsonova vs. Li updates and essential details
The WTA Italian Open match between Liudmila Samsonova and Ann Li is scheduled to start on Friday at 5:00 AM ET.
- Who: Liudmila Samsonova vs. Ann Li
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Approx. Time: 5:00 AM ET/2:00AM PT
- Tournament: WTA Rome, Italy Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 64
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
We predict Liudmila Samsonova, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Ann Li at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
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Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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