Laura Samson (Czech Republic) faces Elizabeth Mandlik (United States) at the WTA event in Sopó, Colombia, on 13 November 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
Laura Samson: Czech teenager on the professional circuit
Samson came through the Czech junior ranks and moved onto the professional tour as a teenager. Public reports describe a compact baseliner who takes the ball early and looks to dictate with the forehand, with serve consistency the area most often tested at this level.
Elizabeth Mandlik: American experience and Czech pedigree
Mandlik, daughter of former Grand Slam champion Hana Mandlikova, represents the United States and is the more seasoned of the two, with several years on the ITF and WTA 125 circuits. She prefers to step inside the baseline and shorten rallies.
What the Sopó meeting tests
The match sets youth against experience: Samson's first-strike aggression against Mandlik's flatter, earlier contact. Clay conditions in Sopó, per public reports, would reward patience and movement.
| Player A | Laura Samson (CZE) |
|---|---|
| Player B | Elizabeth Mandlik (USA) |
| Tournament | WTA event, Sopó (Colombia) |
| Surface | Clay (public reports) |
| Start | 13 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC |
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