Qualifier Priscilla Hon, the lone survivor from the qualifying rounds in the women’s draw, continued her dream run at the US Open with a statement victory in the Round of 64. Facing No. 20 seed Liudmila Samsonova, the Australian showcased grit and composure across nearly two hours of play, overturning an early deficit to claim one of the biggest wins of her Grand Slam career. Hon’s blend of baseline consistency and timely aggression carried her through a dramatic three-set battle that secured her a spot in the third round.
Set 1 – Liudmila Samsonova edges chaotic opener 6–4
Priscilla Hon opened with sharp intent, holding serve and then breaking Liudmila Samsonova to lead 2–0. The Australian dictated early, but Samsonova steadied and broke back in a marathon fifth game, drawing level at 3–3. From there, both women protected serve until 4–4, when Samsonova saved two break points in a gutsy hold before seizing the breakthrough in the very next game.
Breaking Hon to move ahead 5–4, Samsonova stepped up to serve for the set under pressure. She faced several break points but responded with timely first serves and heavy groundstrokes, finally converting set point to claim the opener 6–4. It was a turbulent frame marked by swings in momentum, but Samsonova’s late composure proved decisive.
Set 2 – Priscilla Hon strikes back with a single break, 6–3
Hon reset quickly, holding with authority and immediately breaking Samsonova to love for 2–0. That lone break defined the set. From there the Australian was clinical on serve, consolidating to 3–0 and never offering Samsonova a serious look at a break point.
Although Samsonova steadied with a pair of routine holds, Hon’s control never wavered. She dictated play with depth from the baseline, keeping the Russian pinned back and unable to generate attacking positions. Serving at 5–3, Hon saved a break point with a confident strike before closing out the set 6–3, leveling the match at one set apiece.
Set 3 – Hon takes control late, seals 6–2 decider
The decider began evenly, with Samsonova digging out of triple break point danger to hold the opener and Hon replying in kind. At 2–2, the contest still hung in the balance, both trading strong holds. But in the fifth game Samsonova faltered, dropping serve after a tense deuce battle. Hon consolidated quickly for 4–2, swinging the momentum fully in her favor.
Pressing again on return, Hon broke Samsonova a second time to move within reach of victory. Serving at 5–2, she showed no nerves, racing to triple match point and sealing the win with a love hold. The 6–2 closer reflected Hon’s sharper shot selection and cooler execution down the stretch.
Match Summary and Full Stats
Hon overcame a slow start and the loss of a tight first set to defeat Samsonova 4–6, 6–3, 6–2. The match turned on her ability to convert break points at key stages while Samsonova struggled under scoreboard pressure. By keeping her service games tight and striking decisively on return, the Australian completed a composed comeback, knocking out the No. 20 seed in three sets.
Samsonova vs Hon – Full Match Stats
| Statistic | Samsonova | Hon |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 0.69 | 1.44 |
| Winners | 21 | 36 |
| Unforced Errors | 30 | 23 |
| Serve Rating | 230 | 295 |
| Aces | 7 | 18 |
| Double Faults | 7 | 4 |
| 1st Serve % | 49% (38/77) | 65% (55/84) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 71% (27/38) | 82% (45/55) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 41% (17/41) | 48% (14/29) |
| Break Points Saved | 69% (9/13) | 67% (4/6) |
| Service Games | 69% (9/13) | 86% (12/14) |
| Ace % | 9.1% | 21.4% |
| Double Fault % | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Return Rating | 117 | 150 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 18% (10/55) | 29% (11/38) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 52% (15/29) | 59% (24/41) |
| Break Points Won | 33% (2/6) | 31% (4/13) |
| Return Games | 14% (2/14) | 31% (4/13) |
| Pressure Points | 58% (11/19) | 42% (8/19) |
| Service Points | 57% (44/77) | 70% (59/84) |
| Return Points | 30% (25/84) | 43% (33/77) |
| Net Points | 25% (2/8) | 67% (10/15) |
| Total Points | 43% (69/161) | 57% (92/161) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 7 | 11 |
| Total Service Games | 69% (9/13) | 86% (12/14) |
| Total Return Games | 14% (2/14) | 31% (4/13) |
| Total Games | 41% (11/27) | 59% (16/27) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 5 |
| Injury Timeouts | 0 | 0 |
| Match Duration | 2h 06m | |