Diana Shnaider secured her first WTA title of the season by seeing off Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in Tokyo on Sunday.The 22-year-old Russian wrapped up the sixth championship of her career having started as the third seed.She is expected to rise back to a career-high 11th in the rankings but that is not enough for a spot in the WTA Finals starting on November 8, unless there is a glut of injuries among the top eight."It means definitely a lot, so definitely a great achievement and a great finish to the season. I want to also say huge thanks to my family who is watching at home and also super happy," she said courtside.
Shnaider beats Fernandez in Tokyo for first title of the season
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Diana Shnaider secured her first WTA title of the season by seeing off Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in Tokyo on Sunday. The 22-year-old Russian wrapped up the sixth championship of her career having started as the third seed.
Key Takeaways
- Shnaider beats Fernandez in Tokyo for first title of the season.
- Diana Shnaider secured her first WTA title of the season by seeing off Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in Tokyo on Sunday.
- The 22-year-old Russian wrapped up the sixth championship of her career having started as the third seed.
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