Lyudmila Samsonova won the singles game in the final of the “WTA 1000” tournament in Montreal, and the athlete from Russia explained the defeat she suffered against the American Jessica Pegula (6-1, 6-0).

Lyudmila SamsonovaPhoto: ROB PRANGE / AFP / Profimedia

Organizers of WTA Montreal criticized by Lyudmila Samsonova after the final with Jessica Pegula

In the semifinals, Lyudmila played three sets (1-6, 6-1, 6-2 against Olena Rybakina), but the organizers scheduled the final of the tournament for the same day, a few hours later.

“I was in the physio trying to recover. An hour, then almost immediately I had to go out on the field again.

It is strange and painful to realize that the organizers do not care about us, the players. If it rains, you have to do everything possible not to play two matches in one day” – Lyudmila Samsonovaquoted by PuntoDeBreak.

Agreeing with Samsonova, Pegula says that the Russian is probably satisfied with the successful performance in Canada.

“He had a crazy schedule. This was due to the weather and an unfavorable schedule of matches. It’s not perfect, but there’s nothing we can do.

It’s disappointing when you’re not at the level you want to play, especially for a great player like her. She had a great week and did her best, so I’m sure she’ll be pleased.” – Jessica Pegula.

Know:

  • Pegula also eliminated Yulia Putintseva (79 WTA), Jasmine Paolini (43 WTA), Coco Gauff (7 WTA) and Iga Sviatek (1 WTA) in Montreal.
  • This is the third title in the track record of the American Pegula after those held in Washington (2019) and Guadalajara (2022). She lost four more finals.
  • Thanks to the triumph in Canada, Jessica Pegula scored 6030 points in the WTA ranking. Only Iha Svyatek (9730) and Arina Sabalenko (8746) are ahead of her.
  • On the other hand, Lyudmila Samsonova is ranked 12th in the WTA ranking, which is the best ranking in her career.

“Omnium Banque Nationale” took place this year in Montreal from August 7 to 13. The WTA 1000 tournament offered $2,788,468 in prize money. The tournament was won by Simona Halep in 2016, 2018 and 2022.