Lyudmila Samsonova (15 WTA) reached the 1/8 finals of the “WTA 500” tournament in Abu Dhabi after a convincing victory over Lesya Tsurenko with a score of 6-0, 6-1.

Lyudmila SamsonovaPhoto: ROB PRANGE / AFP / Profimedia

Lyudmila Samsonova, victory in less than an hour at the WTA in Abu Dhabi

The eighth favorite in Abu Dhabi, Lyudmila Samsonova, played two almost perfect sets against Lesia Tsurenko, losing only one game.

The player from Russia completed the game in just 52 minutes.

Samsonova will meet Ukrainian Angelina Kalinina (32 WTA) in the round of 16.

Results of the day at WTA Abu Dhabi

Danielle Collins – Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-0

Christina Buksa – Wang Sinyu 5-7, 6-0, 6-3

Sarah Sorribes – Linda Noskova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3

Magda Lynette – Alexandra Iala 7-6(4), 6-1

Heather Watson – Veronika Kudermetova (9) 6-3, 7-5

Angelina Kalinina – Lucia Bronzetti 6-1, 7-6(1)

Lesya Tsurenko – Lyudmila Samsonova (8) 0-6, 1-6