Press Conference | Liudmila Samsonova - Final |

[@danwajned]

Very nice to see both her and Rybakina calling out WTA for the ridiculously poor scheduling in such a straightforward yet composed manner.

[@anrn5303]

totally... @3:23

[@jonfreeman9682]

It rained out so there was no choice. Maybe they could have started the match early morning.

[@tennissir1986]

No choice it rained.

[@ctafrance]

Iga had a similar problem at her own tournament in Warsaw. She had to play a quarterfinal and a semifinal the same day. I am inclined to believe that Djokovic is right about the players needing a strong players association, bith men AND women.

[@japhethrok3514]

@@ctafrance iga was challenging the players not even in top 30. And she played 2sets each. You can't compare iga here.

[@stromghouls]

3 of the nicest girls on the wta tour playing the same day. Liudmila, Elena and Jessica. i admit, i did not know Liudmila very well, but she is from the same mold as Elena and Jessica. polite, humble and good sport.

[@jonfreeman9682]

They're all amazing and great sportsmanship. They played great.

[@ebbenielsen7]

Ikke så meget pis med dem. Sådan.

[@kczar1962]

I also admire both Luidmilla and Elena in their soft spoken way to call out the WTA. These women have no say about their health and safety. There was an option to play a semi final on another court yesterday. They knew the forecast. Ticket sales are more important than potential injury. No sport does this to players beside tennis

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

They both seem to be lovely gentle people

[@nandsall9492]

Dignified and humble. Beautifully spoken and another player who is a credit to womens tennis

[@ujjwalmukherjee4384]

It was so tough on her to be playing semifinal and final of a Masters 1000 tournament in a span of 2 hours, but she has handled the situation remarkably well - really impressed with her off court demeanour! I hope we see more of Samsonova going forward! Women’s tennis is getting better and better!

[@MoreDolanHD]

Holy shit, let alone 2 matches in one day. The semi-final & final match only has 2 hours apart. What on earth do the organizers think that is fair????????

[@chengifoo7603]

Just bad bad organising team and whoever has made the executive decision ought to realise that this affects the health and safety of the players and who's to blame when players in the long run suffer from injuries which they have accumulated due to all these factors?? Just bad bad bad.

[@beautifulawa]

No.... not fair. Even Pegula made reference to that in her own words that it wasn't an even playing field and that it sucks. A win is a win however, you want to win fairly and not against someone who had literally just played a semi final. It isn't Pegula's fault, she has played well. The organisation and scheduling have caused this and are not looking out for the players best interest and welfare. It's all about the $$$$. This sort of thing shouldn't happen in future.

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

All the best Liudmila ❤

[@marianagaoka9687]

I thought there wouldn't be a WORSE tournament than Madrid Open but finally found it in Canada.

[@almanns.batiao9516]

Liudmila Samsonova is a Grand Slam material and should already be in the Top 10 of the WTA Rankings. Beginning to like her including her on & off court demeanor. Good personality. Congratulations!

[@fabriceregnaut3540]

Liudmila is so sweet and calm , and talented , I love her ! 💗

[@andresbernal9813]

So sorry. This shouldnt happen again. It's absolutely inhumane, almost criminal.

[@lm3513]

Even with the rain, the tournament did have choices to make it fair for the players and stay on schedule. Starting with the QF, all 4 matches were scheduled for center court. It's the reason Rybakina/Kasatkina were playing their QF until 3AM. If you knew weather was gonna be a problem, the logical thing would be to schedule 2 matches on the 2nd court. The semifinal options became limited since Rybakina played so late. But if that wasn't the case, they could have started the semifinals earlier or played them at the same time. But this logical problem-solving would involve TV scheduling, ticket holders with night session tickets, etc.. All the annoying things that don't account for the athletes. So the tournament got the crappy final it deserved.

[@bartomiejczado7952]

All of that is true, but you also have to remember that those huge prizes players receive are paid in part from tickets sales and TV contracts.

[@almanns.batiao9516]

@@bartomiejczado7952 The prizes on the women's side of tennis are not that huge compare to the ATP! Even then, they could have scheduled the tournament with contingency plans in case of bad weather! Players have to take care of their health to compete in the next WTA tournament!

[@mr.g2195]

Very crappy. No regard for the players.

[@hendrinahaikwiyu8149]

You did injustice to this girl.... This was very unfair for this player. This nonsense got to stop

[@tcelikyay]

great run for this lady!!! too bad about the conditions... she deserved better!!!

[@jonfreeman9682]

She did her best but the problem was caused by rain. They can't carry over to Monday as fans bought tickets.

[@jonfreeman9682]

She did great to get to the finals and should be proud. It's alot of matches to play in one week. Well done. 👏

[@wales01]

She didnt blame or protest the schedule, she is so mature in answering the question. Love her

[@terryevp4084]

WOW. She has a great personality. Hope she get a better schedule next time..!!! very professional player...!!!!

[@anrn5303]

totally... @3:23

[@jonfreeman9682]

She's humble and doesn't blame anyone and gave her best.

[@timah9506]

Poor Ludmila, she have to play semifinale and two hours later to play final! Very unfair requirement for Ludmila!

[@WillMGlynn]

It simply was not a fair match.😵‍💫

[@kevinlakeman5043]

The Rogers tournament executives, sponsors, et all that make a killing off of this tournament need to construct a roof for at least center court so the weather does not stop SF or final matches. It's a disservice to the fans, but it's very unfair and disrespectful to the players for results like this to happen. The final was a sham.

[@Bebkins]

Mad respect, Liudmila

[@umbulsawunggaling7042]

One thing that I appreciate her highly is about her fighting spirit and tactical to play. Ofcourse included her power. I predict She will be a champion in this tournament.

[@lelet00738]

Congrats samsonova..u played well and show ur tenacity..

[@brucee6123]

Reminds me in many ways of Dementieva. Classy answers.

[@decafmocha211]

2 matches in 2 hours...RIDICULOUS !...this should NEVER happen ! Whoever ran that tournament should be fired. Liudmila is a class act.

[@hervepp1]

A classy lady. I didn't know much about her before this tournament but am looking forward to see more of her...and these stunning drop shots...

[@dima8832]

Cant wait to see Lyudmila in US Open

[@tunemeister99]

Fatigue was a factor and Ludmilla despite being tired, did her best. She spoke eloquently giving her opinion and honest criticism of the scheduling. She is a very sweet player off court and if in best shape to compete, she can be really scary out there. The weather problem can be solved by putting a roof over the court and WTA knows it!

[@chengifoo7603]

If she had the time that she should have, she could have beaten Pegula easily. You could see that she was not playing her usual tennis out there! Poor girl but extremely professional in her demeanour! Bless her.

[@westonmeyer3110]

This is delusional. Samsonova doesn’t match up against Pegula. Pegula is too quick and crafty and Samsonova is too error prone and mentally weak. The only way Samsonova beats Pegula is if Pegula stays defensive and Samsonova smashes through that defense with her power.

[@cola7ups823]

@@westonmeyer3110 Pegula looks and plays like a piece of sh%t. As always, out of all the players remaining, she was the only one whom had a cupcake draw. There is nothing quick about Pegula because she it too fat. And Samsonova would have beaten her, if she was not exhausted.

[@bippablack5506]

they did her dirty

[@jimh5408]

Classy young lady!

[@wendellseldura5893]

Canadian tennis is so shameful. That's coming from a Canadian. ZERO REGARDS to professional tennis player. Absolutely the worst!

[@Nat-le4um]

Exactly! Tournament had an option to change the schedule knowing the weather forecast in advance! What the hell were they thinking??! Great week for Samsonova, but unfairly tournament treatment! Hope it wasn't political because the girls are Russian, because many things are nowadays

[@ramb6328]

A POTENTIAL NO: 1

[@bhavaart]

they did everything to help Jessica Pegula win this tournament. imo final was a joke.

[@josephjackson5088]

The way Pegula was playing I don't think the outcome was ever going to be any different. Congrats to both players though.

[@gracielac.p.reiser4320]

But you will nevera know. Unfair conditions for Samsonova.

[@mohamedbouhlal2638]

She can beat pegula if she was at her best remember she beat sabalenka and rybakina

[@westonmeyer3110]

@@mohamedbouhlal2638 That is entirely different. Sabalenka is slow and mentally weak while Rybakina literally doesn’t move around the court and it is extremely easy to hit winners against her. The only thing that kept both Sabalenka and Rybakina in their matches was Samsonova’s errors.

[@mohamedbouhlal2638]

@westonmeyer3110 so how rybakina and sabalenka win a lot of trophies but Samsnoova and pegola did not

[@westonmeyer3110]

@@mohamedbouhlal2638 Because Sabalenka is strong and has good touch and Rybakina is strong and stronger mentally than anyone on the tour. Pegula is not strong and Samsonova is not mentally strong.

[@gerardobaltodano]

La final de Montreal se jugó en clave geopolítica. Aprovechando el clima, le ponen una zancadilla a las rusas (Samsonova y Rybakina), para que ganara la norteamericana (Pegula). Porque a EEUU siempre hay que ayudarle. Porque Pegula necesitaba una manita para ganar.

[@Lyman_Zerga]

The most ridiculous decisions ever made. I wonder why this doesn’t happen for the boys 🤔

[@seangates900]

Even the rain is sexist!

[@pmue437]

Grotesk organisation. The Rogers Event should be 3 days longer and there must be a roof at least for the Main Arena. Samsonova, Bencic hat for sure 2 Games on a day. The Cinncinati Event is very close a WTA 1000 there should at least 3 days spare between Tournaments.

[@dfunk1866]

2hrs is rough, i hope we see Liudmila in more finals! Good tournament for Jess though, she deserves this 1!!

[@AbelDevere]

bad event management! organizer does not care for the players!

[@kavehafrasiabi8056]

what a travesty with Canadian tennis, they could have had the final on Monday

[@cola7ups823]

Samsonova is a great player and the results would have been different if she was given a fair opportunity. The WTA has many players like her, but only certain players are push to the forefront. Situations like this will only make her better. Not that she needs to be any better than she already is.

[@tie_breaker]

Honestly if I paid $500+ for a ticket, I'd rather that the players didn't play, risk injury, and I wouldn't have to witness such a match and of course, it's not fair to the fans to pay to see this.

[@erom1970]

What was the reason for her two matches to be so close together?

[@anrn5303]

I think because she had to play 2 games in one day.... totally... @3:23

[@jonfreeman9682]

Well rained out. No roof so had to wait to next day when courts dry.

[@supermodel2]

Probably did it for the tv schedule.

[@cheeheifoo9282]

Great player who played so well but deserved better from the officials

[@jackwachtel-scott8000]

Samsonova had to play 5 matches in 3 x days and that frankly is ridiculous. She put up only token resistance in the final....hardly surprising when there is nothing left in the tank. Instead of the final being a spectacle it was a one sided joke. That is down to the WTA....not the players.

[@chele4real453]

So unfair to the players to make them play 2 matches in a day … the organizers need to put themselves in the players shoes …

[@Enjoywatchingyoutube8227]

Why didn't they start the first match earlier to give the players 3-4 hours. They totally laid an egg on this and didn't care.

[@Phi1.618]

Samsonoav should have decided not to play the final in these conditions. The organizers deserved it. Samsonova is very nice with them

[@laralihim9276]

Even if she said she's happy her eyes declared otherwise...

[@ttllelu503]

This girl was way too tired to play.

[@dougieslats3156]

The WTA organizers handed the final to Pegula. You tell me why they did not move the final to the next day. It has been done at other venues when the weather intervenes as it did in Montreal. Liudmila beat Zheng, Bencic, Sabalenka, and Rybakina, a sensational run by any measure. Then she was forced to play the championship match 2 hours after the Rybakina semi. Is this WTA corruption? I think so.

[@Foudroyant20]

if you know it's going to rain, why don't you anticipate and have them play on a side court earlier?

[@user-un1rf9ky3u]

Казахстан 🇰🇿 Джессика Классная теннисистка, конечно, но....позор Монреаль 23 за ужасно плохую организацию турнира. Разве можно кому-то играть несколько матчей за 1,2,3 дня и ещё глубокой ночью, а кому-то хорошенько отдохнуть, не справедливо. Позорище. С самого начала турнира очень мало было зрителей на трибунах. Зачем в Канаде турнир,если они не любят эту прекрасную игру, к тому же очень красивый женский теннис. В Риме 23 тоже была очень плохая организация турнира, позорники....УЖАС 😢

[@andresbernal9813]

So shamefull... never seen a more akward press conference than this one.

[@jw3648]

Es ist ja wohl jedem klar, das die Spieler nach so kurzen Zeit kaum höchst Niveau durchhalten können. Wie körperlich so auch mental. Organisatoren haben wohl so zu sagen auch ihre Vorschriften zur so einer Planung bekommen. . Anders kann man sich das kaum erklären . Oder ist das nur ein Zufall?

[@agrade87]

Forget Cincinnati… it’s the Cleveland Open!!! 😂😂😂

[@joannawiecek]

outrages really to treat players like this.... how can you risk them having injuries plus it is inhumane to make them play at 3am, and play 2 games in a row across two days... crazy really... I am sure Pegula would prefer to play a rested opponent and she feels a bit cheated now... Very bad of organisers, very bad of WTA especially that it is not the first time. Rome was terrible... Madrid was bad... just learn quicker and respect your players

[@a.j.935]

And…Canada does not have equal pay….until 2027. Shameful.

[@angelomasi3127]

Disgusting tratment

[@shubhamdubey799]

Its very clear that in US tournaments , they want to give favorable advantages to American players, so gross...

[@Phi1.618]

what a shame on the organizers. this tournament should be boycotted. In other tournaments, when there are t many rain delays, they plays the final on monday. Crazy. Pegula's win is now worthless

[@loucasliakos1392]

😅😅🤣🤣😂😂

[@Nightlistener100]

Russian does not deserve a normal schedule. organizers think so

[@trommelbiel]

Great Lady. She was too tired. No way Jessica would have defeated Liudmila.

[@user-ql6bb6xm7u]

Люда Мила - ну, очень уж ведёт себя сковано и зажата на пресс-конференции, руки желательно держать на столе. Congratulations Ludmila.?!

[@2012salsahot]

Какая разница как она сидит? Оставь ее в покое.

[@polishgigachad7097]

No self-respecting tennis player should ever perform at Justine Turdeau's madhouse again. Next time, let the organizers of this circus give the trophy to Pegula or other "American" right away.

[@westonmeyer3110]

It’s not any worse than Biden’s madhouse.