Shnaider Beats Alexandrova to Claim Monterrey Open Title
Diana Shnaider defeats Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to win the Monterrey Open, her fifth WTA singles title and latest addition to her unbeaten streak in finals.
Diana Shnaider has been on a roll, and her winning streak in tour-level finals continues. She claimed the Monterrey Open title by defeating compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the final. This victory marks Shnaider's fifth career WTA singles title and her first singles title of 2025. She's now set to take on Laura Siegemund in the US Open's first round.
The match against Alexandrova was far from easy for Shnaider. After taking the first set comfortably 6-3, Shnaider struggled in the second set. Alexandrova fought back, breaking Shnaider to level the set at 2-2 and then again to take the set 6-4. However, Shnaider's experience and skill paid off in the final set, where she broke Alexandrova early and held firm to seal the win.
Diana Shnaider asserted her dominance early in the match, breaking Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first game of the third set. She then held her serve, going 2-0 up and setting the tone for the rest of the match. This strong start proved pivotal, as Shnaider maintained her advantage and went on to win the match.
CHAMPION ENERGY ONLY 🔥🏆
— wta (@WTA) August 24, 2025
Diana Shnaider defeats Alexandrova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to be crowned champion in Monterrey.#AbiertoGNPSeguros pic.twitter.com/N2LATOYvdj
Shnaider's victory marks her fifth consecutive win in a final on the WTA Tour. Her unbeaten streak showcases her exceptional skill and composure under pressure. This recent win in Monterrey adds to her titles in Hong Kong, Budapest, Bad Homburg, and Hua Hin last year, solidifying her position as a formidable force in women's tennis.
Diana Shnaider has emerged victorious in the Monterrey Open, defeating compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the final. This win marks Shnaider's fifth career WTA singles title and levels her head-to-head record with Alexandrova. The match was a closely contested one, with Shnaider breaking Alexandrova early in the third set and holding firm to seal the win.
Both Shnaider and Alexandrova will have a short break before embarking on a nearly 2,000-mile journey to New York for the US Open. Shnaider, seeded 20th, will face Germany's Laura Siegemund in the first round, while Alexandrova, seeded 13th, will take on Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova. This will be the first meeting between Alexandrova and Sevastova in professional tennis.
There's no better feeling 🙌
— wta (@WTA) August 24, 2025
The moment Diana Shnaider conquered Monterrey 🏆#AbiertoGNPSeguros pic.twitter.com/jla6FQHQKQ
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Shnaider's win over Alexandrova showcases her exceptional skill and composure under pressure. She'll look to build on this momentum at the US Open, where she'll aim to improve on her performance from last year, when she was knocked out in the fourth round by Jessica Pegula. Meanwhile, Alexandrova will seek to make a deeper run in the tournament after her quarterfinal appearances earlier this year.
Monterrey Open Highlights
The Monterrey Open, a WTA 500 event, drew top players like Shnaider and Alexandrova. This year's tournament featured a prize money of $1,064,510, with the winner taking home $164,000 and 500 ranking points. Shnaider's win not only earned her the title but also boosted her ranking and confidence ahead of the US Open
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