Danielle Collins vs. Liudmila Samsonova | 2025 Strasbourg Semifinal | WTA Match Highlights

Again, just what you were talking about, Tina. She was able to stay calm under pressure. That's why this match is so intriguing, isn't it? Two big ball strikers, but the clay just allows them a little more time. Fifth time is a charm. And once again, it's the backhand that fires away past Samsonovic. We saw the drop shot work really well, but Samsonovic against Bedosa yesterday. Emphatically stops the rot. Brilliant service game from Collins. Oh, it's perfect. Had to adapt, and adapted brilliantly. A little rollercoaster ride of an opening set. And it does indeed end on a high for the eighth seed. Lost the first two games, then won the next four. To be tested a little more. That's a lovely disguise. We saw a lot of that against Bedosa. Haven't really seen much of it today from Samsonovic. But just like she did against the Spaniard. A couple of bites of the cherry, but again, such a sure tennis from Samsonovic. Once more, no hesitation, stepping up the court. That's a sweet strike, though. Topsy-turvy than yesterday against Bedosa. And looking to finish in style here. Serving for the match, and that's some first point. Samsonovic has three match points to make the final. It will be a first ever clay court final on the WTA Tour. But Lyudmila Samsonovic, a simply sublime performance. And she gets the better of Danielle Collins. That's nice to hear from the American. Good luck tomorrow. And overall, overpowering Collins in truth. And that isn't often said. But the power combined with brilliant movement means she makes it through to her first final of 2025.