Shnaider downs Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo
TOKYO: Russia’s Diana Shnaider overcame a second-set collapse to beat Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-4 5-7 6-2 on Sunday and claim the Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo. Shnaider eased through the first set but looked in trouble after relinquishing the second and had to defend three break points early in the decider, before going on to clinch victory in two hours and 18 minutes. The 22-year-old has…
Tokyo witnessed a dramatic final at the Pan Pacific Open on Sunday as Russia's Diana Shnaider triumphed over Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to claim the championship title. Shnaider, just 22 years old, had already secured six consecutive finals victories on the WTA tour, making this her fourth Pan Pacific Open win. The Canadian had to dig deep to overcome a second-set collapse, forced to defend three break points in the decisive set before ultimately succumbing to defeat.
Shnaider expressed her gratitude in a post-match statement, thanking her coach for helping her achieve their first title of the season. "It definitely means a lot, a great achievement and great finish of this season," she said.
Fernandez, who had previously beaten world number one Elena Rybakina at the Ningbo Open last week, extended her congratulations to Shnaider and her team. "An amazing week, a great match. Congratulations to you and your team. Hopefully we can have many more battles like this one," she said.
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